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“Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce Is Leaving the SEC – Here’s Why

CoinCentral·September 26, 2026·1 min read
“Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce Is Leaving the SEC – Here’s Why

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as 'Crypto Mom,' will leave the agency on Oct. 2, 2026, after about eight years of service. She led the SEC's Crypto Task Force starting in February 2025 and will join Regent University School of Law as an associate professor, leaving the SEC with fewer commissioners.

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