SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Step Down on October 2

Hester Peirce, an SEC commissioner widely known as 'Crypto Mom' for her leadership in crypto-related task forces, will resign from the agency on October 2. Peirce submitted her resignation letter to the White House on September 21, concluding a nine-year tenure. In her letter, she expressed gratitude for her time at the commission and stated her confidence that the SEC will maintain a balanced approach under the leadership of Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda.