Crypto Mom Peirce Resigns from SEC Post, Joins Regent University Faculty

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is leaving her post on October 2. She submitted her formal resignation to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, effective two weeks from now.

Pierce has served as a commissioner for about eight years and was director of the agency's Crypto Task Force since February 4, 2025. Her term officially expired in June 2025, but commissioners can continue serving up to 18 months after their terms end if they are not replaced before then.

Pierce will join Regent University as an associate professor in November and help the law school bolster its academic focus on federal litigation, securities regulation, and digital assets. She is known for her advocacy of clear, rules-based regulation of the crypto industry, earning her the nickname 'Crypto Mom'.