Blockchain Association company
Overview
The Blockchain Association is a U.S.-based trade association representing the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. It was founded in 2018 to advocate for sound public policy and promote the adoption of blockchain technology. The association engages in lobbying, regulatory advocacy, and educational initiatives. Since June 2025 it has been led by CEO Summer Mersinger, a former CFTC commissioner, who succeeded Kristin Smith (now president of the Solana Policy Institute).
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Blockchain Association connects to 7 tracked entities, most strongly to Coinbase, Summer Mersinger, Paradigm.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 7 of 7 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
has_member | Coinbase | 90% |
employs | Summer Mersinger | 90% |
has_member | Paradigm | 85% |
has_member | a16z Crypto | 85% |
advocated_for | GENIUS Act stablecoin law signed | 85% |
advocated_on | Van Loon v. Treasury - 5th Circuit overturns Tornado Cash sanctions (2024-11) | 85% |
employs | Marisa Coppel | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Blockchain Association?
The Blockchain Association is a U.S.-based trade association representing the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, founded in 2018 to advocate for sound public policy and promote blockchain adoption.
Who are some employees of the Blockchain Association?
Employees include Summer Mersinger, Kristin Smith, Marisa Coppel, and Jake Chervinsky.
Which companies are members of the Blockchain Association?
Members include Coinbase, a16z Crypto, and Paradigm.
Sources
- Blockchain Association — Summer Mersinger named CEO (2025)
- Fortune — Jake Chervinsky leaves Blockchain Association for Variant (2023)
- Blockchain Association — Official site
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