Uyeda Launches SEC Crypto Task Force, Pledges Clarity in Regulatory Framework
In a massive move signaling a shift in federal oversight of the digital asset market, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the formation of a new crypto task force aimed at “developing a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.
The initiative, unveiled Tuesday by Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda, marks the start of what some observers are calling “SEC 2.0,” a more collaborative and transparent approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
Under the new plan, pro-crypto SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead the task force, drawing on expertise from across the agency. Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman Richard Gabbert and Senior Policy Advisor Taylor Asher have been named chief of staff and chief…
