SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Advocates for Crypto Innovation Amid Regulatory Shifts
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, often referred to as 'Crypto Mom,' addressed the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets at the Coin Center Dinner in New York. Her remarks highlighted the SEC's gradual progress toward clearer guidelines, emphasizing a more accommodating stance to foster innovation in the crypto industry.
'I am sorry that over most of my tenure at the SEC I failed to convince my colleagues in government to give you a chance,' Peirce remarked, acknowledging past regulatory hurdles. The current reforms signal a pivotal shift, offering a foundation for breakthroughs in digital finance.