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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Use Private Frameworks To Inform Regulation
- Develop private-sector disclosure frameworks while regulators finalize rules.
- Use those frameworks to inform regulatory disclosure standards and speed compliant market access.
Make ICOs Accessible And Rethink Accredited Rules
- Build an ICO/airdrop safe harbor so US participants can access compliant offerings.
- Expand accredited investor criteria so more people can participate in private and token markets.
Public Markets Still Matter For Retail Access
- Peirce prefers companies to go public because it boosts transparency and retail participation.
- She argues SEC rule changes could restore incentives to list publicly.