SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce shares her perspective on innovation, securities law and blockchain technology, and whether the three can co-exist.

Show highlights:

0:00 - Intro

4:57 - How should regulators approach emerging tech?

6:50 - The importance of open collaboration between industry, regulators, and the public.

8:30 - Leveraging social media for a new perspective. 

10:47 - Commissioner Peirce defines decentralization. 

11:54 - When decentralization is useful and when it isn't.

15:13 - Why talking about and implementing emerging technologies is so difficult.

17:36 - Developing a philosophy on governance and policy making.

19:42 - Balancing laissez-faire economics and strict regulation.

24:37 - Blockchain's intersection with regulation.

26:08 - Adapting to emerging technologies in the future.

28:58 - Inspiring policymakers and regulators to learn about emerging tech.

32:05 - Encouraging ethical innovation and mindful regulation.