European Crypto Initiative Rebrands as European Ethereum Institute

The European Crypto Initiative has officially rebranded as the European Ethereum Institute (EEI) during the EthCC[9] conference. According to Foresight News, the organization stated that Ethereum has become a core infrastructure layer of Europe's digital economy, prompting the name change to align with this reality. EEI aims to serve as a policy research institution for Europe's digital future, offering independent, evidence-based analysis on regulatory issues affecting Ethereum, its developers, and users. The institute seeks to connect protocol developers, civil society, businesses, and policymakers, transforming technological realities into actionable policy recommendations.