Crafting State-Level Frameworks for the Digital Asset Economy

Birjan Crispin is an Economic Development Consultant specializing in State Digital Asset Policy. He works at the intersection of government, finance, and technology — helping U.S. states design forward-thinking legal and regulatory frameworks that attract blockchain innovation, protect consumers, and drive inclusive economic growth.

With a background in public policy, economic development, and emerging technology, Birjan advises state legislators, governors’ offices, and economic agencies on how to responsibly integrate digital assets into their economic development strategies. His work covers everything from crafting enabling legislation for digital asset custody and tokenization to developing public-private partnerships that foster blockchain ecosystems. He believes that the states are the laboratories of digital asset democracy, and that clear, balanced policy is the foundation for the next wave of innovation. At UN Blockchain Week he shares insights on building resilient state-level digital asset policy that encourages investment and protects the public interest.