US crypto sector directly employs 34,000 workers and contributes $55 billion to the economy in 2026, per NCA-funded report.
Macro & Markets ·
An NCA-funded report finds that the US crypto sector directly supports 34,000 jobs and generates $55 billion in economic contribution as of 2026, according to research covered by The Block. The figures represent a quantitative snapshot of the industry's labor footprint and fiscal impact within the American economy.
The report is funded by the National Crypto Association, which has an interest in documenting the sector's measurable scale and importance to policymakers. The figures capture direct employment and economic output but do not clarify whether indirect or induced economic effects are included, nor do they specify the methodology used to arrive at these totals.
It remains unclear how these estimates compare to prior years, whether the figures are projected or observed, and which subsectors or job categories drive the largest share of employment. The report's full scope and any limitations to its sampling or data collection approach have not been detailed.