Since joining the SEC in 2018, Peirce, a lawyer, has openly advocated for crypto in the face of skepticism from many of her colleagues, including current Chair Gary Gensler. While prefacing her remarks with a “these views are my own” disclaimer, Peirce spoke openly about her frustration with the regulator’s willingness to seemingly pass judgment on crypto as an asset class.
Crypto gives back gains as macro headwinds overwhelm regulatory optimism
For about 48 hours, crypto had something genuine to celebrate. The CLARITY Act, a landmark piece of stablecoin regulation, cleared...
