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Hester Peirce departs SEC after years of advocating for digital assets

Crypto Briefing·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Hester Peirce departs SEC after years of advocating for digital assets

Hester Peirce departs the SEC after years of advocating for digital assets. Her departure leaves the SEC with a narrowed perspective, potentially impacting future crypto regulation and innovation initiatives. The agency loses a prominent pro-crypto voice, which could slow the development of clearer rules for the industry.

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