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Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger To Step Down In October

Published

26 September 2026

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regulatory

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Crypto & Web3

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United States

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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger will step down on October 16, with founding leader Kristin Smith returning as interim CEO during a critical period of evolving U.S. digital-asset regulation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 4 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a shift from defensive lobbying to crafting crypto rules as Kristin Smith returns to lead the Blockchain Association during major US regulatory debates that will define your operating environment for years.

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4 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026

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