Blockchain Association Policy Associate Will Schwartz writes that today marks Hester Peirce's last day as an SEC Commissioner, urging the industry to continue her mission. Peirce, known for her principled voice and advocacy for clear rules, outlined in her final public remarks on September 23 that society faces a crossroads between pervasive surveillance and a future of privacy and security. She emphasized the need for a modern regulatory framework that encourages privacy-enhancing technologies to minimize unnecessary exposure of consumer data while satisfying legal obligations.