BlockBeats News: On April 2nd, Kristin Smith announced on social platform X that she will officially step down as CEO of the Blockchain Association on May 16th, 2025, and join Solana on May 19th as President of the Solana Policy Institute, leading its policy strategy layout. Smith reviewed the industry advocacy and regulatory dialogue he led during his tenure and stated that although he will be leaving his current position, this is not a farewell to the cryptocurrency industry, but a "shift in perspective". At present, the Board of Directors of the Blockchain Association has initiated the selection process for the successor of the CEO.
