
About this episode
Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, discusses the SEC's new approach to regulation under the Crypto Task Force. She details the commission's efforts to foster a healthy, regulated crypto market and the importance of cross-border cooperation in enforcement.
Key Takeaways:
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How the SEC is providing input for lawmakers on new regulations, and taking feedback from businesses in the industry
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Shifting from an enforcement-focused mindset to providing regulatory clarity
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The importance of regulatory frameworks that protect investors while still allowing innovation
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Ways to collaborate with the U.S. Congress on legislation
Guest Bio: Hester M. Peirce was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and was sworn in on January 11, 2018.
Earlier this year, Commissioner Peirce was designated as the leader of the SEC's Crypto Task Force. Prior to joining the SEC, Commissioner Peirce conducted research on the regulation of financial markets, and was a Senior Counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Commissioner Peirce earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from Case Western Reserve University, and her JD from Yale Law School.
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