Blockchain Association sees leadership shift shortly after crypto Clarity Act fizzles
Summary
Summer Mersinger is leaving as CEO of the Blockchain Association, with Kristin Smith returning as interim CEO on October 16 while continuing to lead the Solana Policy Institute. The transition follows the Senate’s failure to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Mersinger’s tenure included passage of the GENIUS Act and major activity on crypto regulation at the SEC and CFTC. Smith previously led the association from its 2018 launch until 15 months ago and remained its board president.
