The cryptocurrency industry is expected to contribute $55 billion to the US economy in 2026, according to a study by the National Crypto Association (NCA). Among US states, Texas, Washington, North Carolina, California and New York employ the most people in this sector, while Colorado is emerging as a growing blockchain hub due to favorable regulations. North Dakota is also becoming an energy-integrated digital infrastructure hub thanks to tax policies favorable to crypto mining. The NCA, launched in March 2025 as a non-profit organization backed by $50 million from Ripple, is led by Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s chief legal officer. Several digital asset projects announced closures this year, including Entropy in New York, Dmail in Singapore, as well as Tally and Balancer Labs.
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