Hester Peirce Leaves SEC: What's the Impact on European Investors?

Hester Peirce, also known as 'Crypto Mom', is leaving her position at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 2, 2026. She has been a vocal supporter of self-custody and has defended the right to hold private keys.

Although her departure from the SEC will not directly affect German investors' portfolios, it may have implications for the crypto market as a whole. The SEC's decisions can impact European investors through products and prices.

The real change affecting European investors is set to occur on July 10, 2027, when the EU anti-money-laundering regulation comes into effect. This regulation prohibits credit institutions, financial institutions, and crypto-asset service providers from maintaining anonymous accounts for certain assets.