SEC, Hester Peirce and meme coins

SEC’s Peirce Says ‘Many’ Memecoins Likely Fall Outside Regulator’s Jurisdiction
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) likely doesn’t have jurisdiction over many of the memecoins flooding the crypto market, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said in a Tuesday interview with Bloomberg.
Hester Peirce vs. Gensler: The SEC’s Internal Clash Over Memecoin Regulation
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce challenges the agency’s control over memecoins, arguing that Congress or the CFTC should regulate them instead of broad SEC oversight. The memecoin market surged 500% to $120 billion in 2024, sparking legal battles over securities laws and calls for clearer regulations.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says meme coins likely fall outside SEC's regulatory scope
SEC's Hester Peirce argues that meme coins may be outside SEC jurisdiction and calls for clearer regulatory guidance on crypto assets.
News Explorer — SEC Commissioner Peirce Suggests Meme Coins May Not Be Regulated
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that meme coins like TRUMP and MELANIA may not fall under the agency's jurisdiction due to current regulations. Peirce mentioned the rapid rise and fall of meme coins, highlighting the volatility and risks associated with these assets.
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce: ‘There’s a real desire for change in the market’
With a new president in the White House and a new chairman incoming, the US Securities and Exchange Commission is on the cusp of change. The regulator’s longest-serving commissioner gives Euromoney a unique insight into the expected US regulatory reboot – including a revamp of capital formation
Most Memecoins Not Under SEC Jurisdiction: Peirce
Head of the SEC Crypto Task Force and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce gives her take on memecoins and says the SEC will look at the facts and circumstances, but says most memecoins probably don't have a home in the current set of regulations.
Memecoins Not Under SEC’s Watch, Says Commissioner Hester Peirce
SEC commissioner says memecoins don’t fall under its jurisdiction. Memecoins have become the talk of the town this bull season as hundreds of new projects
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SEC commissioner Hester Peirce confirms that the agency will be pro-crypto
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reversing years of hostility toward crypto thanks to president Donald ...
SEC’s Peirce Says Agency Wants New Approach to Crypto Policy
US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce says the Wall Street watchdog is taking a close look at cases it has ...
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How SEC’s new plans could reshape crypto – Hester Peirce weighs in
Under the leadership of SEC Chair Gary Gensler and President Joe Biden, the crypto industry faced intense scrutiny, legal ...
US SEC case against crypto exchange Binance put on hold
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Thursday put the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit against ...
Memecoins not under SEC oversight, Peirce says as TRUMP losses hit $2B
Most memecoins do not fall under the jurisdiction of the US SEC, Commissioner Hester Peirce sa as investors lose up to $2 ...
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Hester Peirce: SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Refocus on Policy
Read more about Cryptonews Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce indicated a shift away from ...
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Lays Out 10 Priorities for New Crypto Task Force
Just two days after the task force was created, the SEC rescinded its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, which ...
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Binance and SEC File Joint Motion to Pause Lawsuit for 60 Days
Crypto exchange Binance and the SEC filed a joint motion to hit pause on their lawsuit, saying shifting sentiment could ...