Odaily Planet Daily News - Summer Mersinger, a member of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is set to resign and assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the blockchain industry lobbying organization, Blockchain Association. Mersinger has been a CFTC commissioner since 2022, during which she actively advocated for clear regulatory rules for crypto assets and argued for greater regulatory authority for the CFTC in the digital asset space. This personnel change is seen as the latest effort by the crypto industry to seek stronger policy influence in Washington. It is reported that Summer Mersinger will take office as CEO on June 2, with May 30 being her last day at the CFTC. (The Block)