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U.S. SEC's steadiest crypto advocate, Hester Peirce, to depart next week

CoinDesk·September 25, 2026·1 min read
U.S. SEC's steadiest crypto advocate, Hester Peirce, to depart next week

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as Crypto Mom, will depart on October 2, amid the agency's latest crypto initiatives. Her exit, long anticipated, marks a shift as the SEC continues its work on digital asset regulation. Peirce has been a steady advocate for crypto within the commission.

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