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Lightspeed is a podcast for those interested in how crypto can solve real problems and create products users love. It's a callback to the garage days of Silicon Valley, where builders pushed the limits of hardware and software to build world-changing products. We interview the projects and founders that will make this same impact today.
SEC Commissioner: A New Era For Crypto In The U.S | Hester Peirce
Lightspeed
54 minutes
1 month ago
SEC Commissioner: A New Era For Crypto In The U.S | Hester Peirce
Gm! This week Hester Peirce joins the show to discuss the current state of crypto regulation. We deep dive into the SEC's current outlook on regulation, the crypto task force initiative, tokenization, what Hester wants to achieve at the SEC & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:42) Working With The CFTC
(08:06) Is Hester On Crypto Twitter?
(10:57) Katana Ad
(11:48) Eigenlayer Ad
(12:49) Crypto Innovation vs Regulation
(22:12) Regulatory Clarity In 2025
(35:26) Katana Ad
(36:16) Eigenlayer Ad
(37:18) The Crypto Task Force
(43:39) Liquid Staking
(46:06) Tokenized Equities
(50:55) What Hester Wants To Achieve At The SEC
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Lightspeed is a podcast for those interested in how crypto can solve real problems and create products users love. It's a callback to the garage days of Silicon Valley, where builders pushed the limits of hardware and software to build world-changing products. We interview the projects and founders that will make this same impact today.
