Amanda Russo
@heyamandarusso
Director of Comms, Crypto Council for Innovation. Former WEF & IHS Markit. Opinions own.
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22-05-2013 10:02:08
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If you think crypto doesn't have real impact, watch this👇 Atlantis 🔱 saw the Indian water crisis, so they built a system that rewards collecting, testing + distributing clean water for 45k people. 75% reported better access to clean water. 🙏 partners Mercy Corps Ventures
Thanks to The Hill for the invite to meet the next Congress. Fascinating insights on the need for bipartisanship and calls to action from Rep. Jake Auchincloss 🟧 Congressman Kevin Hern Lateefah Simon Nick Begich
More expertise added to CCI's roster. Very excited to work with the amazing comms and marketing teams at Bitpanda MoonPay 🟣 Alluvial Marinade 🛡️ and of course Matthew Homer
1/ Today, Treasury Department removed economic sanctions against Tornado Cash. The delisting is a good move. But, we do have concerns about some of the continued legal proceedings on this issue. Here’s why:
The future of crypto in the U.S. is being written right now 🇺🇸 Join Rashan A. Colbert (Director, US Policy Crypto Council for Innovation) and Mason Lynaugh (SWC Community Director) to unpack the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, two bills that could shape the next decade of digital assets. x.com/i/spaces/1eaKb…
What's happening this week in crypto policy? Our Director of US Policy and former Senate staffer Rashan A. Colbert breaks down what it all means 🧵👇
CCI’s President and Acting CEO Ji Kim on today’s major steps forward for the CLARITY Act in @financialcmte House Committee on Agriculture & House Agriculture Committee Democrats
Why pass GENIUS? It empowers builders to do what they do best: BUILD. More from Rashan A. Colbert:
1/ Today’s White House report is clear: crypto is a pillar of America’s innovation strategy. It advances clear, thoughtful approaches to decentralization, tax, market structure, & GENIUS implementation. Grateful to Donald J. Trump Bo Hines David Sacks for their leadership.
So I’ve been through the WH digital financial tech document (166 pages!) and it is, as advertised, an extraordinary piece of work. I was super proud to see Crypto Council for Innovation explainers from 2022 and 2024 cited! Kudos to Amanda Russo and her team- these were her idea, launched