SEC, Hester Peirce and Memecoins

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.
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
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.
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.
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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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Binance, SEC's joint motion signals possible case resolution, Ripple and Coinbase may follow suit
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New Administration Outlook: SEC Crypto Task Force Leader Outlines Regulatory "Journey"
Commissioner Hester Peirce—head of the SEC's new Crypto Task Force—authored a Statement, posted on the SEC's website, titled ...