Report projects crypto industry will add $55 billion by 2026

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A new study funded by the National Crypto Association estimates the crypto industry employs about 34,000 people across the United States and could contribute roughly $55 billion to the U.S. economy by 2026. The report notes that this employment level is comparable to the U.S. steel industry, signaling a growing footprint for crypto in tech and finance labor markets. However, the study omits state-by-state job figures and methodological detail, which leaves its projections unverified; investors and policymakers may take notice, but should treat the numbers as promising yet provisional until further data appear.

Crypto sector employs 34,000 and may add $55 billion by 2026