Hester Peirce

New Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins indicated a friendlier approach toward cryptocurrency during his tenure on Friday, highlighting the need for a clear regulatory policy to help the industry thrive in the U.S. What Happened: During the cryptocurrency task force roundtable,...

One month into Donald Trump's presidency, the cryptocurrency industry's euphoria over anticipated deregulation is giving way to a sobering realization: meaningful change may take years, not weeks. At a Denarii Labs-hosted panel titled “Regulatory Crossfire: What's Next for Crypto in 2025,...

Hester Peirce, head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) cryptocurrency task force, said Wednesday that most meme coins flooding the cryptocurrency market may be out of the agency's jurisdiction.  What happened: During an interview with Bloomberg, Pierce was asked whether...

Pfizer Pays Nearly $60 Million To Resolve False Claims Allegations  The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday that Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), on behalf of its subsidiary Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE:BHVN) (Biohaven), agreed to pay $59,746,277 to resolve allegations that Biohaven knowingly caused...

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday repealed a cryptocurrency accounting directive that prevented banking institutions from providing custodial services for digital assets. What happened: SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the recently formed cryptocurrency task force,...

The U.S. SEC appears set for a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, potentially starting as early as next week, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. What Happened: Reuters reported that key Republican commissioners, Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, are planning to...

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly close to announcing his choice for the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with an official announcement potentially coming as early as tomorrow. What Happened: According to sources cited by Fox Business correspondent Eleanor Terrett...

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, speculation has intensified over potential successors to Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Gensler, appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, has faced criticism for his stringent regulatory stance,...

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on Tuesday admitted that the agency moved forward with regulatory actions against crypto entities despite being aware of potential legal issues. What Happened: “We knew ahead of time that there were legal questions about whether we have the authority to do what...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously voted Wednesday to adopt new rules for pricing stocks at less than a penny. The legislation is part of a larger package of proposed reforms, signaling the biggest overhaul of U.S. equity markets in almost two decades. SEC Chair Gary...

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, affectionately known as “Crypto Mom,” acknowledged that the current model of engagement between the regulator and cryptocurrency companies was not working well. What happened: While speaking on X Spaces Wednesday, Pierce regretted that the SEC has failed...

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has suggested that the inclusion of staking features in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could be open to reconsideration in the future. What Happened: This development comes as Ethereum ETFs are poised to debut...

Ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), shared her insights on crypto regulation and the potential impact of a new administration. What Happened: Affectionately known in the sector as “crypto mom,”...

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Hester Peirce on Thursday proposed a novel idea to foster innovation in the financial sector: a joint US-UK “digital securities sandbox.” What Happened: This initiative would create a safe environment for companies in both countries to...

Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) often referred to as "Crypto Mom," in an interview criticized the agency’s cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation. What Happened: Peirce on Wednesday highlighted a fundamental philosophical difference...