Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Advance Decentralized Finance Infrastructure in Washington

The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), a new research and advocacy group, officially launches in Washington, D.C., on February 18, 2026. Led by Chief Executive Officer Jake Chervinsky, the organization focuses on educating American lawmakers about decentralized finance ( DeFi) and technical infrastructure for perpetual derivatives.

The initiative receives foundational support from the Hyper Foundation through a contribution of 1,000,000 HYPE tokens to fund operations. This launch aims to establish practical regulatory frameworks that ensure domestic financial innovation remains competitive against international jurisdictions.

“HPC exists to ensure that American entrepreneurs, consumers, and institutions have the regulatory clarity they need to build and benefit from the future of finance,” says CEO Jake Chervinsky.

🧭 FAQs

• What is the primary mission of the Hyperliquid Policy Center? The center advocates for clear regulatory paths for decentralized finance and market infrastructure.

• Where is the new policy organization located? The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C., to engage directly with national lawmakers.

• Who is leading the advocacy efforts for the center? Crypto policy veteran Jake Chervinsky serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

• How is the launch of the organization being funded? The Hyper Foundation contributed 1,000,000 HYPE tokens to support the group’s initial launch.