Hester Peirce


Policy

Staff of SEC’s Crypto Task Force Includes Former Big-Law Crypto Lawyer

Mike Selig, the newly-appointed chief counsel for the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, was previously a New York-based partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

A federal judge ruled for the SEC in its case against LBRY on Monday. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC Publishes Memecoin Stance Reinforcing Hester Peirce’s Comments

Memecoins aren’t securities, the agency said on Thursday.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.

Policy

New SEC Cyber Unit Closes Chapter on Agency's Crypto Enforcement Emphasis

The SEC's Republican leaders have shifted what had been a crypto-focused enforcement squad into a smaller group with a broader responsibility.

SEC GOP contingent

Policy

SEC’s Peirce Says ‘Many’ Memecoins Likely Fall Outside Regulator’s Jurisdiction

Peirce is spearheading the SEC’s newly-created Crypto Task Force.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.

Policy

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Lays Out 10 Priorities for New Crypto Task Force

Peirce also urged crypto companies to be patient as the agency decides how to “disentangle” itself from litigation initiated under former Chair Gary Gensler.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.

News Analysis

Crypto's U.S. Banking Problem Likely Among the First Things Tackled Under Trump

From the debanking crisis to the SEC's crypto accounting standards, the blockade between the digital assets sector and banks may be an easy target.

SEC GOP contingent

Videos

Regulation by Enforcement Is 'Not Effective' for the Crypto Industry: SEC Commissioner Peirce

Hester Peirce, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission, joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2024 to discuss the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, insights on the concerns surrounding the agency's regulation by enforcement approach and the regulator's plans for better coordination with the CFTC.

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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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