Crypto Mom Hester Peirce resigns from SEC post
Image: CointelegraphSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has submitted her formal resignation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, effective October 2. Peirce served on the commission for about eight years. She plans to join the Regent University School of Law as an associate professor in November. Her departure leaves the agency with only Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda. The White House has not announced a replacement for Peirce.
Key points
- Hester Peirce announced her resignation from the SEC, effective October 2.
- Peirce served on the commission for about eight years.
- She will join the Regent University School of Law as an associate professor in November.
- Her departure leaves the agency with only Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda.
Why it matters
The departure of Hester Peirce leaves the SEC with only two remaining commissioners, Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda, while two commissioner seats remain vacant and no replacement has been announced.
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave post on Oct. 2
Bitcoin.com News
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‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce Resigns From SEC Effective Oct 2
Coverage timeline
- First reported by U.Today
- Confirmed by Cointelegraph
- CryptoVideos brief published
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