Hester Peirce
U.S. SEC Takes Preliminary Step to Expand Universe of Crypto Custody to State Trusts
Another no-action letter from the agency staff signals the SEC's view that state-chartered trusts are fine for handling digital asset custody.
SEC's Bow to DoubleZero Carries Major Weight for Decentralized Infrastructure: Peirce
The U.S. regulator's decision to give the project's token distributions a pass represents the right get-out-of-the-way approach, Commissioner Hester Peirce said.
SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform
The task force will visit 10 cities from August to December, targeting smaller crypto projects, to hear their perspectives and concerns.
SEC Task Force Chief Says Crypto Traders Need to be Growups, Not Cry to Government
Hester Peirce, the SEC commissioner who leads its crypto task force, argued for lighter-touch oversight in which crypto investors take responsibility for their losses.
Nasdaq Tells SEC Precise Crypto Labeling Will Be Everything in Future Regulation
A highly specific taxonomy is needed for the U.S. to move forward with crypto regulation, the company argued in a letter to the agency.
El Salvador's Top Crypto Regulator Meets With U.S. SEC: 'It Was Very Refreshing'
El Salvador’s CNAD met up with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force on April 22.
U.S. SEC's Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms
Interim SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda hints at interest in a short-term solution for overseeing crypto firms while the agency contemplates permanent rules.
U.S. SEC Staff Clarifies That Some Crypto Stablecoins Aren't Securities
In its latest what's-not-a-security statement on digital assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission has added dollar-based stablecoins, but may snub Tether.
SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Host 4 More Industry Roundtables
The roundtable discussions will include conversations on tokenization, DeFi and crypto custody.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the New Crypto Task Force
The longtime SEC commissioner explains how she wants to reshape the agency's approach to digital assets regulation.
