Hester Peirce, SEC Commissioner and crypto advocate, joins Tim Stenovec and Sonali Basak for an enlightening discussion on cryptocurrency regulation. She highlights the shift to proactive policy-making, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity to foster innovation. Peirce addresses the unique challenges of recent ETF filings and the complexities posed by meme coins. She also dives into the intricacies of exemptive relief for new trading technologies and shares insights on the SEC's enforcement actions, particularly regarding the Binance lawsuit.

Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the SEC known for her insights on cryptocurrency regulation, dives into the SEC's evolving stance on crypto. She discusses the recent SEC hearing with Congress and highlights the importance of a clear regulatory framework that encourages innovation while protecting investors. The conversation also touches on the implications of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the role of custodians, and the intersection of AI and investor privacy in regulation. Hester emphasizes a bipartisan approach to create a conducive environment for the crypto market.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses crypto regulation in the U.S., highlighting concerns with enforcement approach and plans for better coordination with CFTC. Topics include desire for tech-focused approach, challenges of regulatory uncertainty, SEC's sandbox concept for projects, and debunking misconceptions about SEC's role in regulating cryptocurrencies.

SEC Commissioners express frustration with Gensler's policies, criticizing SEC's handling of Shapeshift case. Lack of clarity in SEC regulations hinders innovation in crypto industry. Discussion on urgent need for clear regulations and investor protection. Impact of Ethereum classification as a security and crypto money in political races.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses the approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC's hacked Twitter account, and why the SEC took issue with in-kind redemptions. They also explore crypto regulation, evaluating digital assets, and the biggest misconception about the SEC.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce questions SEC's 'Enforcement-Driven Approach to Crypto', discussing the recent SEC case against Library and concerns about discouraging innovation in blockchain technology.

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.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses crypto regulation, SEC's role in ensuring transparency, proposed changes in exchange definition, concerns over alleged 'lawlessness', SPACs regulations, and proposed reforms in money market funds.

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