Crypto Industry Supports 232,000 Jobs Nationwide: NCA Study
The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) has released a study estimating that the crypto industry directly supports about 34,000 full-time-equivalent US positions and a broader total of 232,000 jobs nationwide.
This estimate is based on an NCA-commissioned model, which applies multiplier effects across cloud computing, legal services, accounting, housing, and transportation. The report also projects more than $55Bn in 2026 US gross domestic product contribution, roughly $31Bn in worker income, and average wages near $133,000.
The study's results come as the Senate prepares to vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) on September 15. The bill aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, dividing oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.