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Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to Step Down as Kristin Smith Returns

Summer Mersinger is leaving the Blockchain Association, with original CEO Kristin Smith returning to lead the group.

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 25 Sept 2026 · updated 48m ago

First reported by The Block, 12 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

How it unfolded

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  1. The BlockBlockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to step down, Kristin Smith to return as interim CEO
  2. CoinDeskBlockchain Association sees leadership shift shortly after crypto Clarity Act fizzles
  3. Cointelegraph.com NewsEx-CFTC leader to leave Blockchain Association after CLARITY vote fails

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  1. Blockchain Association sees leadership shift shortly after crypto Clarity Act fizzles CoinDesk ·
  2. Ex-CFTC leader to leave Blockchain Association after CLARITY vote fails Cointelegraph.com News
  3. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to step down, Kristin Smith to return as interim CEO The Block

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  • Blockchain Association
  • Summer Mersinger
  • Kristin Smith