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

1. #0109.25
   Initial2026-09-25 22:17 · publication time

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

   SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the agency's most prominent crypto advocate known as 'Crypto Mom,' announced she will leave the commission on Oct. 2, a departure disclosed as the SEC issued further crypto policy guidance.

   Source evidence: CoinDesk · Binance

2. #0209.26
   Confirmation2026-09-26 09:02 · publication time

   SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave post on Oct. 2

   Hester Peirce submitted a formal resignation letter effective Oct. 2, confirming her departure; she also served as director of the SEC's Crypto Task Force, with her term having expired in June 2025.

   State after update: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has formally submitted her resignation effective Oct. 2; her seat may not be filled immediately.

   Source evidence: Cointelegraph

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