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    Kristin Smith

    Interim CEO, Blockchain Association (from October 17, 2026)

    Interim CEO, Blockchain Association · President, Solana Policy Institute

    Background

    Kristin Smith will become interim CEO of the Blockchain Association on October 17, 2026.

    She was the association's first employee in 2018, served as its CEO until 2025, and is president of the Solana Policy Institute.

    Key facts

    Interim CEO start
    October 17, 2026source
    First employee
    2018source
    Stepped down as CEO
    effective May 16, 2025source
    Solana Policy Institute role
    President of the Solana Policy Institutesource

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    Sources

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