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Hester Peirce’s resignation leaves SEC with just two commissioners

The Cryptonomist·September 25, 2026·1 min read
Hester Peirce’s resignation leaves SEC with just two commissioners

Hester Peirce, the SEC commissioner nicknamed 'Crypto Mom' for her outsized influence on U.S. digital asset policy, has made her exit official. The resignation takes effect on October 2, 2026, closing a chapter of approximately eight years and nine months that shaped how Washington approached crypto regulation.

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