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Hester Peirce to leave SEC on Oct. 2

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Published 2026-09-25 22:17 UTCUpdated 2026-09-26 09:02 UTC
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Cointelegraph
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-26 09:02 UTC
CoinDesk
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-09-25 22:17 UTC
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Overview

Hester Peirce is set to leave the SEC on Oct. 2 after about eight years at the agency. The reports highlight her reputation as a crypto-focused commissioner and her role as director of the Crypto Task Force.

Entities
Hester Peirce
Why now
  • The reported departure date is Oct. 2.
  • The reports appeared as the SEC was issuing its latest crypto-related work.
Why it matters
  • Peirce’s departure changes the SEC’s roster of commissioners involved in crypto policy.
  • Her reported role leading the Crypto Task Force links the departure directly to crypto regulation.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • Hester Peirce is scheduled to leave the SEC on Oct. 2.
  • Peirce served on the SEC for about eight years and directed its Crypto Task Force.
How sources frame it
  • CoinDesk And Cointelegraph: neutral
Two reports cover the same announced SEC departure and its crypto-policy relevance.
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CoinDesk
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-09-25 22:17 UTC
Cointelegraph
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-26 09:02 UTC
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