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Not Just a Crypto Mom: Why Hester Peirce is the Voice of Reason in a Digital Age
Manage episode 485878521 series 3251511
What happens when a financial regulator becomes one of the most thoughtful advocates for innovation?
In this episode of The Caring Economy, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—widely known as “Crypto Mom”—opens up about her unlikely journey from small-town Ohio to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and why she believes regulation should empower, not restrict.
Peirce shares candid insights into the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, the importance of financial literacy, and how we can bridge the gap between innovation and investor protection. Whether you’re a crypto skeptic, enthusiast, or curious bystander, this conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of digital finance, Web3, and trust in public institutions.
Key themes:
– The role of transparency in regulation
– Financial inclusion and digital assets
– Rethinking investor protection
– Government’s evolving role in tech innovation
– Why dissent is vital for democracy
Don’t miss this rare, honest conversation with one of the most nuanced voices in the regulatory world.
185 episodes
Manage episode 485878521 series 3251511
What happens when a financial regulator becomes one of the most thoughtful advocates for innovation?
In this episode of The Caring Economy, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—widely known as “Crypto Mom”—opens up about her unlikely journey from small-town Ohio to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and why she believes regulation should empower, not restrict.
Peirce shares candid insights into the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, the importance of financial literacy, and how we can bridge the gap between innovation and investor protection. Whether you’re a crypto skeptic, enthusiast, or curious bystander, this conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of digital finance, Web3, and trust in public institutions.
Key themes:
– The role of transparency in regulation
– Financial inclusion and digital assets
– Rethinking investor protection
– Government’s evolving role in tech innovation
– Why dissent is vital for democracy
Don’t miss this rare, honest conversation with one of the most nuanced voices in the regulatory world.
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