Hester Peirce Departs SEC: What Her Exit Means for Crypto Custody in Germany
Key Highlights SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” departs October 2, 2026, leaving a two-member commission (Chair Paul Atkins and Mark Uyeda) with no nominee yet named for the vacant seat. For investors in Germany, European law—specifically MiCA and the AMLR—governs crypto access, custody, and taxation; SEC staffing changes do not alter rights ...