Cryptocurrency Policy, Regulation, and Advocacy by Peter Van Valkenburgh

Peter Van Valkenburgh is Research Director at Coin Center, a Washington-based nonprofit dedicated to policy issues surrounding cryptocurrencies. Since joining in 2014, he has testified before the U.S. Senate and House, briefed European regulators, and authored hundreds of legal analyses. Coin Center’s input during IRS broker-rule consultations attracted over 120,000 public responses, underscoring his impact on U.S. tax frameworks for digital assets.

Van Valkenburgh earned a JD in intellectual property law from NYU and a BA in economics from George Mason University. Focus areas include privacy, open protocols, and First Amendment protections for code. Speaking appearances at Devcon, Bitcoin Policy Summit, and World Bank forums often draw 500+ attendees. Publications have been cited in policy debates across the EU and G7. Annual income, derived from nonprofit leadership, research grants, and speaking, is estimated in the mid-six-figure USD range. With sustained influence in both legal and technical discussions, Van Valkenburgh remains a central figure guiding crypto regulation worldwide.