Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger To Step Down In October

TL;DR Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger will step down on October 16 and remain as an adviser through the end of 2026. Founding leader Kristin Smith will return as interim CEO from October 17. The leadership change comes during an unusually active period for U.S. digital-asset legislation and regulation. One of Washington’s most influential crypto trade groups is changing leadership. Blockchain Association announced that CEO Summer Mersinger will step down on October 16, with former ch