CFTC Commissioner Mersinger exits to lead Blockchain Association as CEO

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission member Summer Mersinger is stepping down to become CEO of the Blockchain Association, the crypto industry’s primary lobbying group in Washington.

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Sarah Wynn

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May 14, 2025

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The Block

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https://www.theblock.co/post/354307/cftc-commissioner-mersinger-exits-to-lead-blockchain-association-as-ceo

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Summer Mersinger exits CFTC to lead Blockchain Association

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“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Commissioner Mersinger as Blockchain Association’s new CEO,” said Marta Belcher, president of the board of the Blockchain Association, in a statement.

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Before going to the CFTC, Mersinger held senior roles in both the Senate and the House and was also an advisor to current Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the Blockchain Association said.

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