SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, Known as 'Crypto Mom', Prepares for Departure

Hester Peirce, a Republican SEC commissioner often called "Crypto Mom," will step down on October 2 after nearly a decade of service. Throughout her tenure, she consistently advocated for clearer digital asset regulations, the protection of developers, and the distinction between decentralized protocols and financial intermediaries. While the SEC has recently moved toward more specific rule-making—including a five-year exemption for tokenized securities trading—Peirce leaves behind unfinished work regarding asset custody for investment advisers, transfer agent rules, and legal protections for developers.