The announcement states that Mersinger’s appointment comes at a critical legislative moment for digital assets in Washington, where the Blockchain Association is pushing for congressional action on market structure and stablecoin legislation.
The group described its selection process as exhaustive and noted that regulatory experience and Capitol Hill background motivated Mersinger’s choice.
Notably, Mersinger had recently been floated as one of the top contenders to become chair of the CFTC in a potential Trump administration.
Her prior experience includes several roles in Senator John Thune’s office, which gives her deep familiarity with the legislative process.
Mersinger succeeds Kristin Smith, who served as the group’s founding CEO and is credited with transforming the association from a boutique operation into the sector’s leading trade voice.
“Comm’r Mersinger has been an amazing champion for crypto during her time at the CFTC, and now the whole industry will benefit from her leadership.”
Mersinger’s introduction to the association’s membership will follow her departure from the CFTC.
