Hester Peirce, the SEC’s most reliably pro-innovation crypto voice, is heading for the exit in November 2026, and the agency will feel that loss. Her departure leaves U.S. crypto regulation with the same pile of unresolved problems and one less person willing to say the quiet part out loud. For more context on her exit, […]
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SEC’s Hester Peirce Apologizes for Past Crackdowns, Teases NFT Venture Hester Peirce, the SEC Commissioner fondly known as “CryptoMom” for her unwavering support of cryptocurrency, delivered a striking mix of remorse and humor in a recent speech at Coin Center. With her official term at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concluded—though she remains in […]
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SEC Commissioner Peirce Takes a Stand: Crypto Privacy and Developers Under Siege SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has fired a bold shot across the bow of U.S. regulators, demanding protection for crypto privacy rights and open-source developers who are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of legal overreach. Speaking at the Science of Blockchain Conference, Peirce made […]
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SEC Launches ‘Project Crypto’ to Transform America into the Global Crypto Powerhouse The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just fired a shot across the bow of global crypto markets with the unveiling of “Project Crypto”, a bold, commission-wide initiative to revamp securities regulations and position America as the unrivaled hub of cryptocurrency innovation. […]
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Tokenization: SEC’s Hester Peirce Sees Promise, But No Magic Wand The buzz around tokenization is hitting fever pitch, with blockchain tech promising to democratize finance by turning everything from stocks to skyscrapers into tradable digital tokens. Yet, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has stepped in with a reality check: this innovation is enchanting, but it’s […]
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SEC’s Hester Peirce to Crypto Community: Freedom Isn’t Free—Own Your Losses At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, widely known as “Crypto Mom,” laid down a hard truth for the crypto crowd. Speaking to a sea of libertarian-leaning enthusiasts, she made her stance undeniable: if you’re preaching the gospel of […]
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SEC Pulls Back on Crypto Crackdown, But Don’t Expect a Bailout The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is loosening its iron grip on the crypto industry, dropping lawsuits against giants like Coinbase, Uniswap, and OpenSea. Yet, at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—widely known as “Crypto Mom” for her […]
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SEC’s Peirce Clarifies: Many NFTs Don’t Qualify as Securities, Including Creator-Compensating Tokens Hester Peirce, affectionately known as “Crypto Mom,” has provided much-needed clarity on the regulatory status of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), sparking hope for clearer guidelines in the crypto world. NFTs as non-securities Creator royalties and regulation SEC’s Crypto Task Force initiatives Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) […]
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SEC’s Shift: Easing the Path for Tokenized Securities The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is steering towards a more crypto-friendly horizon, with plans to ease the regulatory grip on companies issuing digital tokens tied to real-world assets. This move, highlighted by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, could mark a pivotal change in the landscape of […]
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SEC Crypto Task Force Announces Roundtable Discussions to Clarify Digital Asset Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force is set to host a series of roundtable discussions aimed at clarifying the regulation of digital assets. Launched on January 21 by Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda, the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto […]
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