SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce questions SEC's approach to crypto enforcement and expresses concerns about blockchain innovation. The podcast also discusses updates on crypto markets, inflation expectations, stock market performance, commodity prices, and consumer sentiment.
Increased activity in crypto markets, with Bitcoin and Ether trading at higher prices and spot volumes reaching their highest level since March.
SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce questions SEC's enforcement-driven approach to cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the need to encourage dissent and innovative technologies in a free society.
Deep dives
Crypto Market Trends and Inflation Expectations
Crypto markets saw an upward trend over the weekend, with Bitcoin trading at $34,621 and Ether at $1,816. Spot volumes are at their highest level since March, indicating increased activity. Inflation expectations are a concern, as consumer surveys show an expected jump to 4.2%, which may lead to increased spending and inflation. This, along with strong GDP growth and a robust job market, could prompt the Federal Reserve to consider another rate hike.
SEC Case Against Blockchain Project Library
SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce's dissent highlights the arbitrary and enforcement-driven approach of the SEC towards cryptocurrencies. She questions the agency's decision to pursue legal action against a small and innovative blockchain project, Library, for not registering its tokens as securities. Pierce argues that the SEC's actions against Library overshadowed larger cases of fraud and that the application of securities laws to token projects is far from clear. She emphasizes the need to encourage dissent and innovative technologies in a free society.
Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market moves, consumer expectations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and more.
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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.