SEC Loses Its Crypto Pragmatist: Cicely LaMothe Bows Out Amid Regulatory Upheaval

Cicely LaMothe, the last major pro-crypto force in the SEC's upper echelons, has retired after 24 years, leaving the agency just as the Trump administration slashes enforcement and Congress races to rewrite all the rules. LaMothe’s legacy? Smart crypto guidance, clarity for founders, and a rare sanity check at a historically hostile SEC. With enforcement frozen, seasoned staff fleeing, and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act looming, the regulatory deck is being reshuffled—and don’t expect the market to stay calm for long. As one of crypto’s sharpest insiders exits stage left, the question isn't whether chaos will follow—it's how fast. Continue to read SEC Loses Its Crypto Pragmatist: Cicely LaMothe Bows Out Amid Regulatory Upheaval

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