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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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Registration is now open for @fintechthinksdc, and we are proud to be a Partner.
From Oct 13-16, join global leaders in D.C. to discuss AI, tokenized markets, prediction markets, and quantum risks in finance.
Register here: 2026.dcfintechweek.org/dcfw2…
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Congratulations to our member @Ondo on the launch of Ondo Intelligent Portfolios, bringing portfolio strategies developed by BlackRock onchain.
A major milestone for tokenization – and another example of our members building the future of finance.
Introducing Ondo Intelligent Portfolios, the first three portfolios powered by BlackRock.
Ondo Intelligent Portfolios introduces a new onchain product category: curated investment portfolios delivered as single onchain transferable tokens.
The first three portfolios are based on portfolio strategies developed by BlackRock for Ondo, marking the first time eligible onchain investors can access exposure to such strategies through a single token.
1. BLKHIon: Ondo High Income Powered by BlackRock
2. BLKDIGon: Ondo Diversified Growth Powered by BlackRock
3. BLKGRWon: Ondo High Growth Powered by BlackRock
Diversified, professionally constructed strategies have historically required brokerage accounts and traditional fund structures. Now, delivered as peer-to-peer transferable tokens from Ondo, these onchain portfolios become accessible to eligible non-US investors in permitted jurisdictions through the wallets, exchanges, and DeFi applications they already use.
“Tokenization creates new ways for portfolio strategies to be delivered through digital infrastructure. Diversified portfolio strategies can be incorporated into tokenized investment products, enabling eligible investors to access diversified allocations through a single instrument. It shows how established portfolio construction approaches can be delivered through new channels and technologies.” - Lisa O’Connor, Global Head of the Model Portfolio Solutions team and Co-CIO for Global Solutions within the Multi-Asset Strategies group at BlackRock
Ondo Intelligent Portfolios can unlock novel capabilities:
→ Programmatic rebalancing
→ Full composability with DeFi
→ Complete transparency onchain
→ Multiple asset classes in a single token
This is just the start for Ondo Intelligent Portfolios. The infrastructure is now in place for leading financial institutions to bring their asset allocation expertise onchain.
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Today at @CatoInstitute, @SummerMersinger joins a conversation on the role of regulation in American markets and how policymakers can protect consumers while preserving competition and innovation.
Tune in at 11:15 AM ET for “Regulatory Power: Safeguard or Constraint on American Markets?”
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Blockchain Association retweeted
"If you are a developer who is developing non-custodial, non-controlling software, then you cannot be found criminally liable for operating an unlicensed money services business."
@lindsayfraser0 from @BlockchainAssn on the developer protections necessary for crypto policy, which have no impact on the ability for law enforcement to go after fraud or money laundering, etc.
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Blockchain Association retweeted
We're live Today at 2:30pm ET 👇
The CLARITY Act failed 49-50 on September 15. The SEC and CFTC are moving anyway.
@SummerMersingerof @BlockchainAssn and @LanaCryptoAML sit down tomorrow on what that leaves on a Q4 compliance plan.
📅 Tomorrow, September 23
🕑 2:30 PM ET
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Tonight’s political drama comes with popcorn. 🍿
Excited to team up with @SolanaInstitute for SOL Out Movie Night and a screening of The Ides of March. Come stay dry and catch up with friends across the industry!
The forecast calls for rain. Our plan calls for popcorn. 🍿
Join SPI + @BlockchainAssn tonight for SOL Out Movie Night and a screening of The Ides of March.
Doors at 5:30. Movie at 6. See you soon! luma.com/SOL_Out
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“Having the regulators provide certainty is going to really open up the industry to more investment, more integration into traditional finance, and really grow the sector.” - @SummerMersinger with @CNBC's @TaliaKaplan on regulatory clarity for crypto.
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Blockchain Association retweeted
The forecast calls for rain. Our plan calls for popcorn. 🍿
Join SPI + @BlockchainAssn tonight for SOL Out Movie Night and a screening of The Ides of March.
Doors at 5:30. Movie at 6. See you soon! luma.com/SOL_Out
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Tomorrow @SummerMersinger joins @Notabene’s @LanaCryptoAML for a webinar to discuss the post-Clarity roadmap:
Register to attend the live webinar, Sept. 23 at 2:30 PM ET:
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Last week, @SummerMersinger joined @EdLudlow on @bloombergtv @technology to discuss how the administration’s commitment to U.S. leadership in crypto creates an opportunity to work with regulators on durable rules that protect consumers and strengthen markets.
Watch the replay 👇
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Heading to @CoinDesk’s Policy & Regulation Conference in DC tomorrow?
BA’s @lindsayfraser0 will update attendees on the latest policy priorities, while @DanSpuller and @Chris_Jonas_DC will meet with members throughout the day.
Reach out to @Mara_Abiera to schedule a meeting with BA.
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We're proud to be an Industry Partner for @CoinDesk's Policy & Regulation in Washington, D.C. on September 22.
At a pivotal moment for digital asset policy, we're looking forward to joining policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders for important conversations about the rules shaping the future of the digital asset economy.
BA member? Contact us for a promo code.
Learn more and register below. 👇
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Blockchain Association retweeted
One vote does not decide our industry’s future. And this headline doesn’t either.
Time and again, @Brian_Armstrong and the @coinbase team in Washington show up for the entire industry and America’s leadership in this technology. I’m proud to stand with them and grateful for their leadership at @BlockchainAssn.
We won’t rest until our industry has clarity in the United States.
A landmark crypto bill collapsed this week after months of protracted negotiations. It marked a spectacular choke by an industry that had just recently begun reveling in its new lobbying clout, with President Trump in its corner. on.wsj.com/4iDH1KI
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Congratulations to our CEO @SummerMersinger on being named a 2026 @Washingtonian Tech Titan!
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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:
.@CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Position to Providers of Passive Software: cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressRele…
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Blockchain Association retweeted
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:
🚨 TODAY: The SEC issued an order granting temporary, conditional exemptive relief to Tokenized Securities Venues from the definition of “exchange” in the Exchange Act to trade tokenized NMS stock using innovative permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools.
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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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