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's Peirce suggests memecoins may not fall under agency jurisdiction
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce indicated that many memecoins currently on the market might not be under the agency's regulatory purview.
Memecoins Likely Fall Outside SEC Jurisdiction: Hester Peirce
Hester Peirce said many memecoins likely escape SEC regulation as the task force classifies tokens as non-securities
Crypto Mom Hester Peirce Says Meme Coins Like TRUMP and MELANIA May Not Fall Under SEC Regulation
Hester Peirce says meme coins like TRUMP and MELANIA may not fall under the agency’s regulation as they do not necessarily meet the criteria.
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.
Meme Coins Like Solana's TRUMP Probably Not Under SEC Jurisdiction: Hester Peirce
Hester Peirce, the SEC's new crypto task force boss, has said that most meme coins probably do not fall under the regulator's purview.
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.
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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Memecoins not under SEC oversight: commissioner Pierce
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not oversee many memecoins, according to regulator's commissioner ...
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Lays Out 10 Priorities for New Crypto Task Force
Peirce also urged crypto companies to be patient as the agency decides how to “disentangle” itself from litigation initiated ...