Kristin Smith will lead the Solana Policy Institute
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After more than six years leading the Blockchain Association, Kristin Smith is ready to embark on a new challenge. On May 19th, Smith will take on the role of president at the newly established Solana Policy Institute, marking an important passing of the baton within the landscape of cryptocurrency advocacy in the United States. The news was made official with an announcement published on April 1st by the Blockchain Association. The statement specifies that Kristin Smith will step down from her current position on May 16th. However, the organization has not revealed either the reasons for her departure or who will take the reins of the association after her departure. Kristin Smith: from Congress to the heart of the blockchain Kristin Smith is not new to the corridors of power in Washington. Before joining the Blockchain Association in 2018, she served as deputy chief of staff for former Montana representative, Denny Rehberg. Her institutional experience allowed her to quickly make her way in the world of advocacy for cryptocurrencies, becoming one of the most influential figures in shaping American policies related to blockchain. During his tenure leading the BA — which counts among its members companies such as Coinbase, Ripple Labs, and Chainlink Labs — Smith has pursued various legal and institutional battles on behalf of the crypto industry. In particular, the association has initiated a legal action against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), challenging regulations that require brokers to report each transaction made in cryptocurrencies. Without forgetting the heated criticisms towards the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accused of implementing a policy of “regulation through enforcement,” under the leadership of former chairman Gary Gensler. An approach that has resulted in high legal costs for many companies in the sector. A new commitment with Solana The next chapter of Smith’s…
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