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SEC’s Hester Peirce Suggests Most NFTs Fall Outside Securities Regulations
SEC’s Hester Peirce Suggests Most NFTs Fall Outside Securities Regulations
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce clarified that many non-fungible tokens lack the economic rights typical of securities, potentially exempting them from stringent oversight. The remarks came during the SEC Speaks event on May 19, where Peirce emphasized the role of smart contracts in enabling royalty-like payouts to creators upon resale.
Peirce likened the NFT royalty mechanism to streaming platforms’ models, suggesting that only tokens structured for ongoing compensation might warrant scrutiny. The statement offers temporary relief to the NFT market amid broader regulatory uncertainty in digital assets.
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