Empire Commissioner Peirce On SEC’s Next Moves
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Aug 25, 2025 
Hester Peirce, SEC Commissioner and a champion for cryptocurrency innovation, discusses the evolving role of digital assets in the U.S. financial landscape. She highlights the need for adaptable regulations that can keep pace with technological advancements while ensuring consumer protection. Peirce addresses the challenges of regulating token sales, the impact of major banking entities, and the importance of self-custody in crypto. The conversation also touches on balancing financial privacy with regulatory compliance, showcasing the complexities of modern financial systems.
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SEC Regulates Securities, Not 'Crypto' As A Whole
- The SEC's role is to regulate securities activities that happen to use crypto, not to police all things labeled crypto.
- Commissioner Hester Peirce urges focusing rules on capital-raising, tokenized securities, and investment products involving crypto.
Relief For Builders After Years Of Uncertainty
- Peirce describes relief for builders who've faced years of regulatory ambiguity and hostile signals.
- She says it's nice that projects now get clearer engagement from regulators across government.
Crypto As A Catalyst To Modernize Regulation
- Peirce sees crypto as a test case for improving the SEC's approach to innovation and competition.
- She values decentralization for broadening access and reducing gatekeeping by intermediaries.