U.S. SEC's steadiest crypto advocate, Hester Peirce, to depart next week
CoinDesk· Jesse Hamilton· Sep 25, 2026 · 10:17 PM
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.
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