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Blockchain Association CEO @SummerMersinger will step down on October 16, while remaining as an advisor through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. Board President @KristinSmith will serve as interim CEO beginning on October 17.
We're grateful for Summer's leadership through a historic period for digital asset policy.
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Congratulations to our CEO @SummerMersinger on being named a 2026 @Washingtonian Tech Titan!
The following statement is attributed to Blockchain Association CEO @SummerMersinger following the no-action position to providers of passive software issued today by the @CFTC:
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For too long, regulatory uncertainty has prevented responsible, yet critical innovation from taking root in the United States.
It has been a priority of my chairmanship to reverse this trend.
Though temporary, the Innovation Exemption is a principled, structured grant of relief designed to resolve genuine legal uncertainty, while providing investor protections and upholding market integrity standards.
Through this order and a number of ongoing initiatives, we will ensure that America remains the world’s premier destination to build the next generation of financial infrastructure.
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The following statement is attributed to Blockchain Association CEO @SummerMersinger following the innovation Exemption issued today by the @SECGov:
From NYC, @SummerMersinger joined Bloomberg @technology live this morning to discuss what’s next for digital asset policy as we continue working toward clear, durable rules.
Watch the conversation below. 👇
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BA CEO @SummerMersinger joined other policy leaders at the @avax Summit in New York today for a timely conversation post-Clarity Act vote, what happened in Washington, and what comes next.
Thank you to BA member @avax for hosting and to @nikhileshde from @CoinDesk for moderating an important discussion at another critical moment for digital asset policy.
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We’re thrilled to welcome @CFTC @ChairmanSelig as our first speaker for the 5th Annual BA Policy Summit on Dec 8!
More big announcements this week. We’re just getting started. 👇
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Following yesterday's Senate vote on Clarity, @SummerMersinger will join @EdLudlow on @BloombergTV @technology to discuss what happened and what's next for the crypto industry in Washington.
Tune in live at 11:10 AM ET. 📺
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Today’s House Ways and Means Committee markup of the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act marks a significant step toward federal tax rules for digital assets.
We appreciate Chairman @RepJasonSmith and the Committee’s bipartisan work to move digital asset tax rules from principles to legislative text. As the process continues, we look forward to working closely with the Committee and our members to ensure the final framework provides clear, practical, and workable tax rules for the digital asset ecosystem.
Read our full statement:
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After more than a year of bipartisan work, the Ways and Means Committee is marking up the first-ever tax framework for digital assets, bringing much needed tax certainty to this growing part of our economy.
Today’s markup also includes legislation to strengthen tax administration, expand access to lifesaving health care, crack down on forced labor in critical mineral supply chains, and support hardworking moms and families.
TUNE IN @ 10 AM
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Following yesterday's Senate vote on Clarity, @SummerMersinger will join @EdLudlow on @BloombergTV @technology to discuss what happened and what's next for the crypto industry in Washington.
Tune in live at 11:10 AM ET. 📺
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The following statement is attributed to Blockchain Association CEO @SummerMersinger following today’s cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Clarity Act:
Tune in live at 2:15 PM ET as the Senate votes to invoke cloture on the Clarity Act .👇
The overwhelming majority of crypto owners want clear rules of the road and protections like those provided in the GENIUS Act and Clarity Act.
This is a shared priority for Republicans and Democrats.
The only reason for this progress to end now would be if Democrats choose politics over good policy.
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Shortly after FTX collapsed in 2022, former CFTC Chairman Behnam (@CFTCbehnam) made the case for comprehensive market structure legislation:
“I was very strongly advocating, and continue to, for more authority. But there’s literally no legal authority for me…”
Today, the Senate has the opportunity to finally provide that authority. 👇
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Former @SenToomey and former House Financial Services Chairman @PatrickMcHenry make the stakes clear in @dcexaminer: Congress has an opportunity to replace regulatory uncertainty with clear rules that protect consumers and ensure the future of finance is built here in America.
The Senate should pass the Clarity Act.
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Tune in live at 10 AM ET to hear the latest from Washington ahead of today's Senate vote on Clarity.
@SummerMersinger and @KevWysocki join @CamiRusso live on @DefiantNews.
Will Crypto Get Clarity? The Senate votes today
⚡️ Republicans posted a new draft bill with compromises on the key ethics questions
⚡️ Democrats countered overnight
⚡️ Odds fell 31% → 19%
⚡️ Cloture vote is at 2:15pm today
Discussing live with:
@SKMersinger — @BlockchainAssn CEO, on the CFTC until last May
@KevWysocki — policy chief at @Anchorage
Watch at 10am ET 👇
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Today, @BlockchainAssn joins @Crypto_Council and @DigitalChamber in respectfully urging every Senator to vote YES on Clarity. Our joint statement follows:
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor the lives lost, first responders, and families forever impacted.
We will never forget.
We need your help to pass the Clarity Act 🇺🇸 😤
Send a quick letter to your Senators with a little help from the @BlockchainAssn!
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