Sheila Warren Steps Down as CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation

Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), will step down in January after leading the organization for three years amidst various challenges in the crypto industry.

Warren navigated CCI through significant events including market crashes, scrutiny from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, and evolving legislation, while also witnessing Bitcoin's value hit all-time highs. CCI's members include prominent companies like Circle, Coinbase, and OpenSea.

In her announcement posted on X, Warren expressed her pride in building a strong organization during turbulent times, stating, "When I took on the role as CCI’s first CEO three years ago, it was a different era—before the FTX debacle and just as Gary Gensler’s attacks on the industry were beginning to unfold."

Following her departure, Ji Hun Kim, CCI's chief legal and policy officer, has been appointed as acting CEO. Kim acknowledged Warren's leadership, emphasizing that CCI will continue to pursue its strategic goals.

Before joining CCI, Warren founded the World Economic Forum's blockchain and digital assets team. She previously worked as an attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP after obtaining her J.D. from Harvard Law School. In 2023, Warren was recognized as one of Washington, D.C.'s most powerful women by the Washingtonian.