U.S. SEC's steadiest crypto advocate, Hester Peirce, to depart next week
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SEC veteran Hester Peirce, dubbed “Crypto Mom,” will leave the commission on October 2, just as the agency releases its newest crypto guidance. Her departure ends a rare pro‑innovation voice within the regulator, raising questions about future enforcement intensity. Markets may interpret the timing as a signal that forthcoming rules could face less internal resistance, potentially easing compliance pressures.
The long-anticipated exit of the commissioner sometimes known as Crypto Mom is Oct. 2, announced as the agency was sending out its latest crypto work.