US Lawmakers Question SEC Commissioner on Anti-Crypto Position
US lawmakers questioned SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw on her crypto stance as the Senate considers her reappointment amidst discontent from crypto enthusiasts. Over the past few months, legislators in the United States have questioned Caroline Crenshaw, the SEC Commissioner, regarding her outlook on cryptocurrency. This occurs as the Senate evaluates her candidacy for an additional […]
Hester Peirce Proposes for Cross-border Digital Securities Sandbox
In response to an FCA-BoE consultation, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposed a cross-border digital securities sandbox. Allowing businesses in the US and the UK to test distributed ledger technology (DLT) under a single legal framework is the proposal’s way of encouraging innovation and improving regulatory monitoring. Peirce stated in the response: “This joint proposal reflects a commendable […]
SEC Commissioner calls for a ‘bridge’ instead of ‘safe harbour’ for crypto firms
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw called for a “bridge” in which crypto firms work with the SEC to determine compliance plans instead of a safe harbour. The “safe harbour” plan, would’ve made ICO problems worse she says. Crenshaw made the statements during the SEC’s annual “Speaks” event earlier this month, and her address was uploaded on […]
SEC Commissioner is concerned about the delay in the US global Bitcoin ETFs
While other nations have already begun trading their crypto ETFs, the United States is lagging behind and this has raised concern for the SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. Commissioner Hester Peirce of the Securities and Exchange Commission has expressed worry that the United States is falling behind other countries in adopting bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During […]
SEC Commissioner expects the Bitcoin ETF to be a Reality already
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce has expressed her concerns about the regulatory body’s delay in the Bitcoin ETFs, she also stated that the SEC has shown double standards towards the Bitcoin ETF proposals. The Republican SEC commissioner, Hester Pierce, argued against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) previous denials of clearance for a Bitcoin ETF. Bitcoin, […]