Hester Peirce tapped to lead SEC’s new crypto task force

Acting SEC chair Mark Uyeda appoints Hester Peirce to lead a task force focused on crypto regulations and market integrity.

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Key Takeaways

• The SEC has formed a Crypto Task Force under Commissioner Hester Peirce to establish proactive regulation and clear legal standards.
• The initiative aims to support innovation while addressing industry confusion over previously enforcement-focused approaches.

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The SEC has established a Crypto Task Force under the leadership of Commissioner Hester Peirce, with Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda announcing the initiative on Tuesday.

Richard Gabbert and Taylor Asher will serve as Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor, respectively, bringing together experts across the agency to work with Commission staff, industry participants, and the public.

“The SEC has relied too heavily on enforcement actions to regulate crypto, often adopting untested legal interpretations,” Uyeda said.

The task force seeks to move toward proactive regulation by establishing clear legal standards, creating practical registration pathways, and maintaining market integrity while supporting innovation.

The announcement comes as Uyeda serves as interim SEC Chair until Paul Atkins assumes the role under President Donald Trump’s administration.

The initiative aims to address industry confusion resulting from the SEC’s previous enforcement-focused approach by developing clear regulatory guidelines and disclosure frameworks.

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