The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced a major personnel change — Deputy Director of the Company Finance Department Cicely LaMothe is about to retire. This news has attracted the attention of the crypto community because she was known for her "frequent actions" during her tenure.

Under her push, the SEC clarified that memecoin does not fall under the category of securities, breaking many previous market confusions. At the same time, she provided in-depth explanations on the regulatory framework for staking (staking), laying a foundation for the standardized development of the entire ecosystem. These decisions may seem technical but are actually far-reaching — directly affecting token classification, investor protection, and platform compliance.

Industry experts generally believe that LaMothe has been a key driver in the SEC's noticeable shift in attitude towards crypto over the past year. Her departure is bound to trigger market reflections on the continuity of regulatory policies.