Kristin Smith, long-serving CEO of the Blockchain Association, will transition to president of the newly formed Solana Policy Institute. This announcement was made on Tuesday, marking a significant change in leadership within the crypto policy realm in Washington D.C. Smith is leaving after seven years at the helm of the Blockchain Association, which experienced substantial advancements during her tenure, reflecting growing support for the industry in recent times. Her successor is currently being sought by the organization. Miller Whitehouse-Levine, who recently stepped down from the Defi Education Fund and founded the Solana Policy Institute, has been appointed CEO. His focus will be on promoting decentralized networks like Solana, a key driver of the future economy. Although the institute hasn’t revealed funding sources, its website emphasizes this commitment to supporting these technologies for broader economic use. The Blockchain Association has actively lobbied for industry regulation in recent years, and Smith’s departure necessitates their search for a successor. Whitehouse-Levine highlights his vision of navigating regulations to facilitate seamless global economic interactions. His belief is that appropriate legal frameworks will enable this vision to become reality.