Commissioner Peirce criticizes SEC’s stance on cryptocurrencies
Key Takeaways
- US SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized the agency’s “enforcement-only mode” for cryptocurrencies at an ETHDenver event.
- Peirce advocates regulatory clarity to enable innovation in the cryptocurrency sector while challenging the SEC’s current approach.
- Despite the legal challenges, the development of a supporting regulatory framework is moving forward, as evidenced by the recent progress of Bitcoin ETFs.
Hester Pierce, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Criticize the agency’s hard-line approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Clearer rules are needed to foster innovation.
Against the backdrop of ongoing legal challenges facing cryptocurrency companies, Peirce Advocate for a regulatory environment that supports: Rather than suppressing, growth.
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Peirce, nicknamed ‘Cryptocurrency Mom’ expressed her concerns At ETHDenver, the world’s largest Web3 innovation festival.
Since his appointment in 2018, Peirce has been an active advocate for cryptocurrencies within the SEC, often clashing with skeptical colleagues. She criticized: The tendency of institutions to treat cryptocurrencies under the same regulatory umbrella as traditional securities.
Because of this position High-profile lawsuit It’s about companies like Kraken or Coinbase that reflect broader efforts for regulatory clarity in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.
Peirce, known for his support of cryptocurrencies, emphasized: The Harmful Impact of the SEC’s “Enforcement Only Mode” Let’s explore the creative potential of the industry. She emphasized: Clear regulatory guidance is needed This allows developers and investors to focus on innovation without the threat of looming legal action.
Despite the SEC’s aggressive legal stance, Peirce remains hopeful about developing a framework that can reconcile the SEC’s concerns with industry growth. She pointed to a recent incident. Multiple Bitcoin ETFs Approved with Positive Results; Although judicial intervention was necessary.
Pierce’s vision include a regulatory environment where innovative ideas can thrive; It has the support of bills like the token safe harbor proposal, which she championed.
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Peirce’s call for more precise guidance and a more supportive regulatory approach reflects the broader industry’s desire to balance innovation and compliance.
U.S. authorities are continuing efforts to strengthen digital asset regulation, with the IRS recruiting cryptocurrency experts from the private sector.
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