SEC commissioner Hester Peirce discussed a possible U.S. crypto legal framework, giving a reminder that not all uses are financial.
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce States Proposed Amendments to Definition of ‘Exchange’ Render Innovation ‘Kaput’
Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued her opinion on the recent attempts of the institution to change
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SEC proposes tougher rules as part of its crypto custody crackdown
The new proposals set forth by the Gensler-led SEC seek to “expand the scope” of rules set out by the 2009 Custody Rules.
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Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association
The group’s policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.
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‘Midnight Massacre:’ SEC Crackdown on Crypto Staking Services Prompts Speculation of Further Enforcement Actions
On Feb. 9, 2023, the cryptocurrency community learned of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crackdown on staking services. The SEC fined Kraken, a
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‘Kraken Down’ — SEC commissioner rebukes own agency over recent action
“Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent,” said commissioner Hester Pierce.
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