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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.

By Danny Nelson

Feb 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2023

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‘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.

By Robert Stevens

Feb 7, 2023 at 3:37 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2023

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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.

By Fran Velasquez

Jan 24, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023

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Are Crypto Safe Harbors an Idea Whose Time Has Come?

There are multiple proposals for giving young tokens more legal protection.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Aug 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 21, 2022

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Hester Peirce Knocks SEC’s Plans to Add to Crypto Enforcement Staff

The SEC commissioner has been wary of heavy-handed policing of digital assets.

By Cheyenne Ligon

May 3, 2022 at 7:43 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2022

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SEC Probing NFT Market: Report

At issue is whether certain tokens should be considered securities and thus regulated.

By Nelson Wang

Mar 2, 2022 at 11:04 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2022

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Hester Peirce Warns Proposed SEC Reform of Securities Trading Platforms Could Threaten DeFi

"Crypto Mom" believes a new 654-page plan designed to add oversight to trading government securities could also allow new powers to scrutinize DeFi platforms.

By Jamie Crawley

Feb 1, 2022 at 3:32 p.m. UTC

Feb 1, 2022

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says Washington Doesn’t Need a New Crypto Regulator

Known affectionately as “Crypto Mom” for her support of the industry, Peirce also warned on CoinDesk TV that the SEC might soon turn its eye towards NFTs.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Dec 30, 2021 at 6:58 p.m. UTC

Dec 30, 2021

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