Hester Peirce

Investors were initially curious about Spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). However, after the approval of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs, these have now captured their full attention. Benzinga gathered exclusive commentary from several experts to gauge the prospects for ...

As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) breaks a decade-long impasse by approving the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the decision is met with mixed reactions within the commission. The landmark decision laid bare a deep fault line between commissioners,...

In the wake of crypto exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) agreeing to a $4 billion settlement with the Justice Department, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has made a strong case for the approval of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF, saying there was "no reason" for the financial watchdog to...

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce cited the European Union's (EU) recently implemented Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation as a potential blueprint for U.S. cryptocurrency rules. During a panel discussion at the Financial Times Crypto and Digital Assets Summit in London, Peirce acknowledged...

Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission, has criticized agency Chair Gary Gensler’s recent proposals to include decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols under the umbrella of “exchange” in a new speech.  What Happened: Peirce, popularly known as...

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has strongly criticized the agency's recent decision to target the crypto exchange Kraken, forcing the company to scrap its popular staking program and pay a $30 million fine.  What Happened: In an official letter of dissent,...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Hester Peirce — nicknamed "Crypto Mom" for her pro-crypto stances — voiced her opposition to recent decisions by the SEC. What Happened: As reported by Benzinga on Wednesday, the SEC is hiring 20...

Hester Peirce, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission last week made a proposal that, if approved, may legalize Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in the United States What Happened ICOs reached peak popularity in 2017. ICOs are akin to a public offering in the...