The Latest Breaking News from Hester Peirce

SEC moves to rescind 2024 climate disclosure rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a proposal to rescind its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on May 4, 2026. The rule never took effect because litigation paused its implementation shortly after adoption.

Ballotpedia · May 19

Crypto Founders, Take Note: These SEC Roundtables Could Decide The Rules That Govern You

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force is expanding its outreach nationwide through a newly announced series of roundtables scheduled across key U.S. cities.

Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025

'Please be careful.' There are risks and rewards as crypto heavyweights push tokenization

The financial world is buzzing about tokenization, a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets like stocks or real estate into digital tokens

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

The SEC’s 'Crypto Mom' defends decision to drop lawsuits: ‘Our law is not supposed to be a game of gotcha’

Commissioner Hester Peirce on the SEC’s new approach toward blockchain.

Fortune · Mar 5, 2025

SEC To Dismiss Kraken Lawsuit Ahead Of 'Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity' Roundtables

The SEC has agreed in principle to dismiss its lawsuit against Kraken as the financial regulator prepares for a series of roundtables that should help provide status clarity for cryptocurrencies.

International Business Times · Mar 4, 2025

US government reveals new cybercrime unit targeting AI fraud, crypto and other scams

The SEC wants to tackle cyberthreats which use new and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning.

TechRadar · Feb 21, 2025

What Is the SEC Hiding?

To settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission, you must swear silence.

Reason · Feb 12, 2025

SEC May Soon Identify Non-Security Digital Assets – Which Crypto Will Get Clearance First?

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said Tuesday that the financial regulator was hard at work to assess cryptocurrencies to provide clarity on their security status.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025

Will Trump Bring Forth The Golden Age Of Crypto?

Trump became the first presidential winner to accept campaign contributions in cryptocurrencies.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025

SEC Rescinds Contentious SAB 121 That Discouraged Banks From Providing Bitcoin Custody Services

The SEC, without ex-Chair Gary Gensler, has repealed SAB 121, a contentious bulletin that was deemed burdensome for banks and other traditional financial institutions who want to provide crypto custody services.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025