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Peirce Leaves the SEC With the Comment Period Still Open – and the Framework's Future ...
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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the lead on the Regulation Crypto Assets NPRM, resigned 18 days before the comment period closes, leaving the SEC with only two commissioners who must unanimously agree on final crypto rules. With no successor named and no new nominations expected soon, the crypto regulatory framework faces significant delays and risks losing its industry-friendly provisions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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You face longer delays and greater uncertainty as the SEC's crypto rulemaking leadership departs with no replacement. The two remaining commissioners hold veto power over final rules, so you must prepare for a narrow regulatory window and potential rollback of benefits in the crypto framework.
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6 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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