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Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger Steps Down, Kristin Smith Returns as Interim CEO
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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Blockchain Association announced CEO Summer Mersinger will step down on October 16, with founding leader Kristin Smith returning as interim CEO from October 17. Under Mersinger, the association secured major policy wins such as the GENIUS Act for payment stablecoins, influenced regulatory interpretation that most crypto assets are not securities, and facilitated extensive advocacy in 2026 despite the Senate narrowly failing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 3 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 27 Sep 2026.
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Washington's crypto advocacy is shifting back to its founding leader, signalling a return to foundational lobbying after regulatory pushes stalled. You in crypto need to engage now with this leadership reset to influence upcoming policy moves and stabilise market clarity.
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3 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 27 Sep 2026
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