The Rollup SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: How America's Crypto Regulation Is Being Rebuilt From Scratch
Nov 28, 2025
Hester Peirce, SEC Commissioner and a strong advocate for innovation in crypto regulation, discusses the SEC's transformative approach. She highlights the significant 180-degree shift towards a more accommodating regulatory environment. Peirce explains why many tokens may not be securities and champions self-custody as a fundamental right. With an eye on 2025 as a pivotal year, she also explores the potential resurgence of compliant ICOs and the balancing act between CFTC and SEC jurisdictions. Expect a future where privacy and consumer rights are prioritized!
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Regulatory 180: From Block To Build
- 2025 marks a major shift from trying to stop crypto to building a framework that allows innovation to flourish.
- Hester Peirce calls it a 180-degree change driven by willingness to set rules rather than block the industry.
Enforcement Can't Replace Rulemaking
- The SEC previously used enforcement to write rules, which created uncertainty and stalled innovation.
- Peirce values formal rulemaking and notes the agency is finally moving toward clearer, consistent regulation.
Build Responsibly During The Window
- Writing good rules is hard so industry cooperation matters to make frameworks durable.
- Hester urges builders to take regulation seriously and deliver real, long-lived projects during this window.