The New SEC w/ Hester Peirce - Galaxy Brains

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Alex Thorn talks with Hester Peirce, Commissioner at the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and head of the its Crypto Task Force, about the SEC’s priorities and plans to reshape its approach to regulating crypto in America. Alex and Hester also talk about the struggles of the last 4 years, the impact of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, and if we will one day see stocks on the blockchain. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

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Alex Thorn talks with Hester Peirce, Commissioner at the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and head of the its Crypto Task Force, about the SEC’s priorities and plans to reshape its approach to regulating crypto in America. Alex and Hester also...

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