Hester Peirce, known as ‘Crypto Mom’, departs SEC effective October 2

Hester Peirce, widely recognized as Crypto Mom and the most consistent crypto advocate within the U.S. SEC, is scheduled to depart the commission effective October 2. Her exit may potentially stall progress regarding crypto-friendly regulations, creating a risk of regulatory deadlock. Furthermore, her departure could lead to prolonged vacancies within the commission, impacting the overall trajectory of digital asset oversight as the agency loses its steadiest proponent for the cryptocurrency industry during this transition.