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CFTC Commissioner Joins Blockchain Association as CEO
By: coinpaper|2025/05/16 04:00:12
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CFTC Commissioner Joins Blockchain Association as CEO Summer Mersinger, who is part of the senior staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will soon change the office of the regulator to the chair of the head of the largest cryptocurrency lobbying organization. The unexpected career change has caught the attention of the entire crypto community, as Mersinger is leaving government service three years ahead of the end of his term. An unexpected leadership castling According to a statement from the Blockchain Association on May 14, the organization's current CEO Kristin Smith will relinquish her post to Mersinger on May 16. Mersinger herself plans to leave the regulator on May 30, though her tenure was originally set to last until April 2028. The departure of Mersinger, who has held one of the seats reserved for Republican Party representatives since 2022, opens the door for President Trump to nominate a new candidate for the financial regulator. The rules require that no more than three commissioners belong to the same political party. Impact on cryptoasset regulation The CFTC, along with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is one of the key U.S. financial regulators whose policies directly impact the digital asset industry. Lawmakers in Congress are currently working on a market structure bill designed to clearly delineate the roles of each agency in the oversight and regulation of cryptocurrencies. The leadership change at the Blockchain Association was expected after Smith announced her departure on April 1 to become president of the Solana Policy Institute. The Association's members include some of the largest cryptocurrency companies in the United States, including Coinbase, Ripple Labs, and Chainlink Labs. According to its official website, the organization "supports a forward-looking, innovative national policy and regulatory framework for the crypto economy." In February, Trump nominated Andreessen Horowitz's crypto chief Brian Quintenz for CFTC chairman, but his nomination failed to pass a Senate vote. Any CFTC commissioner chosen by the president needs a majority vote in the Senate to be confirmed for a five-year term or to replace a retiring commissioner. A change in leadership at the Blockchain Association and a reshuffle at the CFTC could significantly affect the future of crypto industry regulation in the U.S., especially in light of the ongoing debate over the delineation of authority between regulators. ENRICH your inbox with our best stories
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