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SEC Commissioners to Face Congress: Crypto Regulation in Spotlight

SEC Commissioners to Face Congress: Crypto Regulation in Spotlight

CoineditionCoinedition2024/09/16 16:00
By:Parth Dubey
  • All five SEC Commissioners will be testifying in front of the House Financial Services Committee.
  • SEC Chair Gary Gensler will be testifying alone next Wednesday.
  • Hester Peirce might be making her way to the top, claims lawyer James Murphy.

The five Commissioners of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are set to testify before the US House Committee on Financial Services, chaired by Representative Patrick McHenry of North Carolina.

According to Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, this will be the first time since 2019 that all five SEC Commissioners will appear before the Committee. It is widely anticipated that digital assets and cryptocurrency regulation will be a major focus of the hearing.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is also scheduled to testify solo before the Senate the following day. A crypto enthusiast on X (formerly Twitter) noted that such a full Commission appearance often precedes significant events, drawing a parallel to the scrutiny faced by former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. They suggested that these kinds of historical parallels hint at the possibility of pivotal moments that can sometimes lead to significant and unexpected developments.

Such historical parallels suggest that pivotal moments can sometimes lead to significant and unexpected developments.

Read also: SEC’s ‘Weird Way’ to Regulate Crypto Draws Criticism from Crypto Lawyer

James Murphy, also known as MetaLawMan, humorously wondered if Gensler will once again be questioned about the status of Ether (ETH), the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, as a security. Murphy pointed out that Congressman Ritchie Torres, also a member of the Financial Services Committee, is expected to challenge the SEC on its cryptocurrency regulations.

Last year, Torres called for two separate investigations into the SEC over the agency’s “haphazard and heavy-handed approach to digital assets.”

Could Hester Peirce Rise to the Top?

Hester Peirce, affectionately known as ‘Crypto Mom’ for her pro-crypto stance and criticism of Gensler’s actions, might be gaining ground, according to Murphy.

Gensler’s ongoing challenges in regulating the crypto space and his perceived ambiguous actions could create an opportunity for Peirce. The Congresswoman has spoken out in favor of clear regulation for digital currencies and the benefits of decentralization in various interviews.

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