Politics & Regulation
Hester Peirce quotes
SEC Commissioner, 'Crypto Mom'
The SEC's leading internal dissenter, arguing for safe harbours and clear rules instead of enforcement actions.
2 epic quotes by Hester Peirce
“People should be allowed to make their own decisions, including bad ones.”
— Hester Peirce
“Regulation by enforcement is not a substitute for rulemaking.”
— Hester Peirce
Why Hester Peirce is quoted so often
Hester Peirce is one of the most cited voices in the digital asset industry. As sec commissioner, 'crypto mom', every public statement is read by traders, founders and regulators looking for signal, which is why these lines keep resurfacing years after they were first said.
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