Hester Peirce
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the Challenges of Cryptocurrency Regulation
SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her take on crypto regulation as the SEC’s authority garners attention from Congress. “All of us are going to be challenged as regulators in thinking about how to regulate while making sure that we preserve the important American fundamental of innovation and privacy,” Peirce said.

Hester Peirce on SEC’s Role in Crypto Regulations, Stablecoins, CBDCs
Responding to Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging the SEC to figure out its role in crypto regulation, SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce clarifies what the SEC can and cannot do. “There is an awakening in D.C. now realizing that crypto is here to stay,” Peirce said.

SEC Commissioners ‘Disappointed’ in SEC Ruling on Crypto Firm Coinschedule
The SEC said Wednesday it had settled charges against Coinschedule.com operator Blotics for violating the anti-touting provisions of federal securities law. Still, commissioners Elad Roisman and Hester Peirce claim the regulator missed the chance to define which touted assets were securities.

SEC’s Peirce Says Overzealous Regulation of Cryptocurrency in the US Could Hinder Innovation
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce warns regulators not to go overboard with crypto regulation, saying it could stifle innovation. “The Hash” team reacts.

Analyzing SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's Crypto Comments at Consensus 2021
Commissioner Hester Peirce, or "Crypto Mom," as referred by many in the crypto community, suggested crypto may force the SEC to modernize its custody rules all across faster than they otherwise would like. "The Hash" panel debates whether Peirce's comments are reflective of incoming regulation or just happy talk. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a security directive that will require pipeline companies to report cybersecurity incidents to the agency. "The Hash" panel discusses how the Colonial pipeline ransomware hacking incident demonstrates the need for collaboration between government and industry on security.

Hester Peirce Says Crypto May Force Faster Modernization at SEC
Speaking at Consensus 2021, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce noted the agency has work to do modernizing custody rules across the board. She also discussed thinking about each crypto asset as its own thing rather than lumping them together and how guidance from the SEC was intended to help financial advisors understand the nuances surrounding them.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Explains Her Updated New Safe Harbor Proposal to Promote Crypto Innovation
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, known as "Crypto Mom" for her crypto-friendly approach to regulations, has updated a proposed set of Safe Harbor laws aimed at fostering innovation in the crypto industry. The laws would allow companies three years to develop tokens after raising money. Peirce joins "First Mover" to discuss her revised proposal and the impact regulatory clarity would have on the crypto industry. Plus, her take on dogecoin.

SEC’s Hester Peirce on DOGE: ‘Don’t come complaining to the government if you lose money’
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce appearing on “First Mover” reacts to the price surge in Dogecoin (DOGE), the crytocurrency that started as a joke.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Updates Safe Harbor Proposal for Crypto Tokens
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce unveiled an updated version of the safe harbor proposal for token sales. “The Hash” team digs into the details of the proposal and what “Crypto Mom” could achieve once it’s approved.

SEC’s Peirce Updates Safe Harbor Proposal for Token Sales
CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the updated Safe Harbor Proposal spearheaded by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce. Plus, whether or not the proposal is likely to be adopted by the SEC.
