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Consensus Magazine

'What Are We Waiting for'? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Discusses Moving Crypto Regulation Forward

Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, "Crypto Mom" discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her "Safe Harbor" proposal to allow projects to decentralize.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC in ‘Enforcement-Only Mode’ for Crypto, Commissioner Peirce Says at ETHDenver

“What I reflect is the fact that you all are spending part of your brainpower” wondering how to avoid getting sued, she said during a panel at EthDenver.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce  at ETHDenver 2024(Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Still 'Difficult Times Ahead for Crypto' After Bitcoin ETF Approval: SEC Commissioner Peirce

Hester Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner, joins "First Mover" to reflect on the SEC's decision to green-light the highly anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs. Plus, insights on the regulator's comprised X account and outlook on crypto regulation in the U.S.

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5 Questions With SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

Does SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce feel like she's made an impact at the SEC? Commissioner Pierce answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk on crypto regulation, her time at the agency, and plans for the future.

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Opinion

A Tale of 2 SEC Commissioners

While SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has proven constructive and shown a willingness to improve regulatory shortcomings, Chairman Gary Gensler has been anything but.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

SEC Commissioner Peirce on DeFi Regulation Outlook

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving toward DeFi oversight as it reopens proposed regulations. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who called this move a "consequential moment," shares her outlook on the future of decentralized finance.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Addresses $30M Settlement with Kraken

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler joined CNBC's "Squawk Box," warning other platforms to "take note" of crypto exchange Kraken's move to halt its staking service in the country and cough up a $30 million fine. This comes as SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday that the SEC did not attempt to consult with the crypto industry before launching this week’s unregistered securities crackdown on staking-as-a-service. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments surrounding U.S. crypto regulation.

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Policy

SEC Did Not Consult Industry Before Kraken Crypto Staking Charges: Commissioner Peirce

The SEC commissioner spoke a day after Kraken settled charges with the regulator that its U.S. staking service was an unregistered securities offering.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Consensus Magazine

‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce: SEC ‘Disappoints’ When It Comes to Crypto

The securities watchdog has “never handled innovation” well, the SEC Commissioner behind the token safe harbor guidance tells Robert Stevens.

Hester Peirce at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Is ‘Asleep at the Wheel,’ Rep. Davidson of Ohio Says

Warren Davidson, a Republican, said the agency isn't doing enough to regulate crypto.

Warren Davidson, a Republican congressman from Ohio, says the SEC is asleep at the wheel when it comes to crypto regulation. (Sven Simon/United Archives via Getty Images)

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