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CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger is set to leave the agency to become the new CEO of the Blockchain Association. Her appointment comes amid a pivotal legislative push for digital asset regulation in Washington. Industry leaders have welcomed her move, citing her balanced approach to crypto policy.
- Mersinger’s departure from the CFTC follows her dissent in the Uniswap enforcement case, advocating for clear congressional rules over agency-led regulation.
- The Blockchain Association selected Mersinger for her regulatory experience and Capitol Hill background, critical amid ongoing crypto legislation debates.
- Industry leaders, including Senator Pat Toomey and Consensys’ Bill Hughes, applauded her appointment, citing her ability to navigate complex policy challenges.
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