Hester Peirce to Lead SEC’s New Crypto Task Force

With a Republican majority and Gensler out, Hester Peirce, “Crypto Mom,” will lead a new crypto task force.

Peirce is set to guide the task force toward a more sensible approach to crypto regulation. The move comes after widespread criticism of the SEC’s “regulation by enforcement” strategy under Gensler.

Peirce to Lead SEC Crypto Task Force for Clearer Regulations

On Tuesday, newly appointed acting chair Mark Uyeda revealed that Peirce will head up the task force. She aims at steering the SEC toward a more sensible and proactive regulatory path for digital assets. The task force’s mission is to bring clarity to a sector that has long struggled with ambiguous rules.

Peirce has been a vocal advocate for clearer regulations and has repeatedly criticized the SEC’s previous approach. She stated that, under Gensler, the SEC had relied on enforcement actions to regulate crypto retroactively. They are often using untested legal interpretations. The lack of clarity surrounding registration requirements has left many in the crypto industry frustrated. Many businesses are unsure of where they stand under current rules.

BREAKING: SEC ANNOUNCES NEW CRYPTO TASK FORCE pic.twitter.com/ePGCvJCdXv

— DEGEN NEWS (@DegenerateNews) January 21, 2025

The appointment of Peirce signals a potential shift toward a more flexible approach for crypto firms looking for guidance. Peirce and the task force plan to develop practical solutions to help crypto companies navigate the regulatory landscape. The SEC has acknowledged the difficulties, stating that clarity on who needs to register with the agency has been “elusive.”

SEC Shifts Focus Under Peirce to Improve Crypto Relations

This shift in leadership and regulatory focus also comes as the SEC transitions away from Gensler’s stance that most cryptocurrencies are securities. Many in the crypto industry pushed back against Gensler’s directive, arguing that the SEC’s existing rules, designed for traditional industries, don’t fit the unique needs of digital assets.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce was just tapped to run the crypto task force at the SEC and that’s so insanely bullish

When I interviewed her last month, she predicted three things would happen under a pro-crypto SEC

This was the first, the others are even better for crypto🧵 pic.twitter.com/QH45k1oPjB

— Zack Guzmán (@zGuz) January 21, 2025

Peirce’s leadership is a hopeful sign for crypto enthusiasts, as she is widely regarded as a friend to the industry. The new task force could help bridge the gap between traditional financial systems and the rapidly growing world of digital currencies.

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