Peirce is a former staff member of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and of the SEC. In 2016, she was nominated by President Barack Obama for …

Hester M. Peirce was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and was sworn in on January 11, 2018. Prior to joining the SEC, …

1 day ago · 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” …

2 days ago · Commissioner Hester M. Peirce Washington D.C. Feb. 4, 2025. When I was a child, my family took an annual road trip from Ohio to Maine and back. ... I am delighted to be …

2 days ago · The longest-serving commissioner on the board, and the newly appointed head of the recently established crypto task force, Peirce joined the SEC in 2018 under Trump’s first …

Apr 2, 2024 · Jack Katz, who served for two decades as Secretary of the SEC and is being honored tonight with the William O. Douglas award, made this point in congressional testimony …

Apr 11, 2024 · Over the past several years, Peirce has made a reputation as a defender of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology — writing innumerable dissenting opinions …

Jan 27, 2025 · In 2020, Peirce won a second term as a commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission; she was first confirmed to the role in 2018. She has earned the …

Apr 10, 2024 · Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, "Crypto Mom" discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her "Safe Harbor" proposal to allow projects …

Jan 7, 2025 · Hester Peirce was appointed as a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission just a year into Trump’s first term and has served as one of its leading voices now …