Hester Peirce
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cryptoSEC Nears Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading
The SEC is set to approve blockchain-based trading of tokenized stocks, even without issuer consent, expanding into crypto platforms.
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cryptoSEC Pivots to Pro-Innovation Crypto Policy
US Securities and Exchange Commission signals a shift towards fostering innovation in the crypto market, moving away from aggressive enforcement to clearer regulatory frameworks.
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cryptoSEC Clarifies Crypto Interface Broker-Dealer Registration Rules
US Securities and Exchange Commission issues guidance on registration requirements for crypto interfaces facilitating self-custodial wallet transactions.
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cryptoSEC Policy Eases Crypto Rules for DeFi Interfaces, Signaling Proactive Stance
The SEC introduces a new policy exempting certain DeFi interfaces from broker-dealer registration, empowering decentralized finance despite congressional inaction on crypto.
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cryptoKentucky Bill Sparks Crypto Backdoor Concerns
Kentucky House Bill 380 mandates crypto hardware wallet 'backdoors,' alarming privacy advocates and threatening self-custody rights.
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cryptoDeFi Lobby Withdraws SEC Airdrop Lawsuit
Beba and the DeFi Education Fund drop lawsuit against the SEC over airdrop regulations, citing shifting regulatory signals and new safe harbor discussions.
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cryptoSEC Revisits Broker-Dealer Rule Amid Crypto Clarity Push
The SEC proposes narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, seeking public input on crypto's classification and regulatory future.
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cryptoSEC Explores Limited Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Securities
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce confirms staff are developing a narrow exemption for tokenized securities trading and experimentation, balancing innovation with regulatory caution.