Hester Peirce is set to depart the U.S. SEC on October 2 after serving as a commissioner and playing a prominent role in the agency’s crypto policy efforts. Her work included issues such as staking, mining, meme coins and broader digital asset regulation. Peirce will join Regent University School of Law as an associate professor following her departure. Her exit marks another change for the SEC as it continues developing its approach to crypto assets.