Report: U.S. Crypto Sector Supports More Jobs Than Coffee or Tobacco Manufacturing

A recent study commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) and produced by the Pragmatic Policy Group (PPG) indicates that the cryptocurrency sector in the United States employed approximately 34,000 people in 2026. The report also estimates the industry's economic contribution at $55 billion for the same period.

To contextualize these figures, the analysis compared the crypto industry's employment numbers to those in traditional manufacturing sectors such as coffee and tobacco. According to the study, the number of direct crypto-related jobs in 2026 outpaces those supported by both the coffee and tobacco manufacturing industries in the U.S.

While these findings highlight crypto's growing role in the job market and its broader economic impact, employment numbers and contribution estimates are subject to change due to market volatility and potential regulatory developments. The report's methodology, based on surveyed employment, economic modeling, and industry-submitted data, reflects the ongoing effort to track and understand crypto’s place in the evolving U.S. economy.