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SEC Launches Crypto Task Force to End Regulatory Uncertainty

The SEC's new Crypto Task Force, led by Mark Uyeda, aims to tackle regulatory uncertainty in the crypto industry. With Hester Peirce on board, the task force will address key issues and foster growth.

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SEC Launches Crypto Task Force to End Regulatory Uncertainty

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a new task force, the 'Crypto Task Force', to tackle the growing crypto industry. Led by Mark Uyeda, the task force aims to develop an integrated regulatory framework for digital assets, addressing unique challenges and ending regulatory uncertainty.

Mark Uyeda, the newly appointed interim president of the SEC, will lead the task force. Uyeda, with his background in corporate and securities law, will focus on drawing clear regulatory lines, providing paths to registration, developing disclosure frameworks, and deploying enforcement resources. He will be supported by Richard Gabbert as chief of staff and Taylor Asher as chief policy officer.

The task force, under the leadership of Uyeda, will address key issues such as consumer protection, fraud prevention, and anti-money laundering. Hester Peirce, known as 'Crypto Mom' for her supportive stance on cryptocurrencies, has been appointed to lead this new initiative within the SEC. The task force's creation comes at a crucial time, as the crypto industry seeks to end regulatory uncertainty and foster growth.

The SEC's Crypto Task Force, led by Mark Uyeda and supported by Richard Gabbert and Taylor Asher, is set to address the unique challenges posed by digital assets. With Hester Peirce's appointment, the task force aims to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework, protecting investors, maintaining fair markets, and facilitating capital formation in the crypto industry.

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