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According to The Block, U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated in an interview with CNBC that the regulatory agency welcomes proactive dialogue from tokenized asset management companies.Peirce mentioned that the SEC hopes to collaborate with companies trying new financial products (including tokenized tools) to explore whether the market accepts these products. She emphasized that the SEC is not a "good or bad regulator" and does not determine the quality of financial products, but must ensure that products comply with legal restrictions and disclosure requirements. Peirce noted that in recent years, as attitudes toward blockchain technology have shifted, more companies have approached the SEC regarding tokenization plans.She mentioned last week that SEC staff are studying a "narrower" innovation exemption that would allow limited experimentation with specific tokenized securities under the existing regulatory framework while maintaining investor protection. Peirce stated that as companies test these models, legal, operational, and technical issues are expected to arise, but the regulatory agency hopes to work alongside the industry to address these issues.

Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, stated at the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting on Thursday that the SEC is developing innovative exemption provisions for tokenized securities, but the scope will be narrower than previously discussed exemption proposals.The Investor Advisory Committee IAC had previously recommended that the SEC should not adopt a comprehensive exemption approach to avoid undermining investor protections, including core mechanisms such as ownership disclosure, intermediary regulation, and order protection. Instead, it suggested targeted reforms through a rule-by-rule approach, which must undergo a public consultation process.SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated at the same meeting that the commission expects to soon discuss innovative exemptions in order to seek to establish a timeline for a long-term regulatory framework. Tokenized securities currently must fully comply with U.S. federal securities laws, and the innovative exemption mechanism aims to allow controlled experiments with more advanced trading models while maintaining necessary investor protections.

According to Cointelegraph, Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered a speech at the SEC Investor Advisory Committee on Thursday, calling for regulators to simplify the disclosure requirements for public companies and to promote innovative exemption mechanisms for tokenized securities.Peirce pointed out that public companies spend a significant amount of resources preparing mandatory disclosure documents, but the related content often fails to effectively enhance the quality of information available to investors, and may instead lead to information obfuscation. She believes that regulators should avoid excessive intervention in the market.On the topic of tokenized securities, Peirce stated that SEC staff are continuing to advance research on potential innovative exemption mechanisms to allow for limited experimental exploration of tokenized securities during the assessment period under the current securities law framework. She also noted that blockchain systems are expected to enable faster settlements and reduce reliance on traditional intermediaries in certain scenarios.

As the decline in the cryptocurrency market intensifies, another institution has chosen to exit the Ethereum ETF. According to the latest disclosed documents, Hong Kong's Apeiron Capital Limited has completely liquidated its holdings in the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) in the fourth quarter of 2025, selling a total of 285,400 shares for approximately $8.99 million.This ETHA position previously accounted for about 4.3% of Apeiron's assets under management (AUM) and has now been reduced to zero. This is another clear "de-risking signal" disclosed against the backdrop of a significant pullback in Ethereum and related assets. Data shows that as of January 30, ETHA was priced at $20.17, down 17.7% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 index by about 32 percentage points; following a recent sharp decline in the cryptocurrency market, its one-year decline has now expanded to over 30%. For the entire year of 2025, ETHA's net asset value has fallen by more than 11%. Analysts point out that Apeiron's liquidation of ETHA does not equate to a denial of the long-term value of blockchain or Ethereum, but rather resembles a reallocation choice in a high-volatility, low-return environment.As a single-asset ETF, ETHA's returns are almost entirely dependent on the price movements of ETH, which is significantly pressured during market downturns. Currently, Apeiron's portfolio is more concentrated in companies with tangible operations such as On Holding, Summit Therapeutics, and QFIN, indicating that its funds are shifting from crypto assets to targets that emphasize fundamentals.

According to Cointelegraph, U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated in a podcast interview that the "self-custody" of crypto assets and financial privacy are fundamental human rights. She emphasized, "Why should I be forced to have someone else hold my assets? ... People should have the right to hold their own assets."She noted that in a country like the United States, which emphasizes freedom, it is perplexing to mandate asset custody with third parties, and online financial privacy should be the default state, not the default public. These remarks come as the CLARITY Act is delayed for consideration until 2026, a bill that was originally planned to include provisions on the "right to self-custody" of crypto assets, anti-money laundering rules, asset classification, and more. Meanwhile, the industry has observed that with the launch of various crypto ETFs, some large holders and long-term investors are shifting from "self-custodying coins" to "holding in ETF form" to enjoy tax benefits and avoid the hassle of private key management. There are concerns that this may gradually undermine the crypto community's long-emphasized principle of "wallet equals sovereignty."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that the SEC is willing to cooperate with parties looking to achieve tokenization.

ChainCatcher news, Ourbit has confirmed its role as the title sponsor of the Taipei Blockchain Week 2025 (TBW2025) conference. The event is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6, 2025, at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei.As one of the influential blockchain industry events in the Asia-Pacific region, Taipei Blockchain Week 2025 will focus on the theme "Onboard AI," highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence and decentralized technology.Ourbit stated that as the largest single sponsor of this conference, they will set up a booth on-site to showcase their product and technological advantages in trading speed, memecoin liquidity, and trend capturing, as well as to introduce their investments in security and organize engaging and interactive activities on-site.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that certain token issuers need to come forward to engage in dialogue with the SEC. Peirce emphasized that tokenized securities are still securities, and market participants must consider and comply with existing securities regulations.She mentioned that tokens that do not provide holders with legal and beneficial ownership of the underlying securities could be considered a "security-based swap" product, which retail investors cannot trade outside of exchanges. Peirce stated that the SEC is ready to work with market participants to develop appropriate exemptions and modernized rules.

ChainCatcher News, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that in-kind redemptions for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may soon be realized.During a panel discussion at the Bitcoin Policy Institute on Wednesday, Peirce was asked whether the SEC would approve physical creation and redemption, and if this was "imminent." She responded, "These (applications) are going through the process... so I think at some point it will definitely be 'imminent.' I can't predict, but we've heard a lot of interest."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce recently stated that meme coins like the TRUMP token are not within the SEC's regulatory scope, and investors should not expect regulatory protection.Peirce told CNBC, "This situation is similar to what happened during the NFT craze in 2021. They are not securities, but their value fluctuates based on the activities of investors in the market. The SEC missed the opportunity to publicly announce that it would not intervene."In an interview at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Peirce pointed out, "Almost anything can be packaged as a security. But overall, it makes sense to let people know that I shouldn't expect the SEC to provide protection in this area."

ChainCatcher news, Bitget Onchain trading has launched the Solana ecosystem MEME tokens VOOVO, PIPEIQ, CREAMPIE, XBT, TWEETDM, BYTES.Bitget Onchain trading aims to seamlessly connect CEX and DEX, providing users with a more convenient, efficient, and secure on-chain trading experience. Users can directly trade popular on-chain assets using the spot account (USDT/USDC) in the Bitget App. Currently, it supports popular public chains such as Solana (SOL), BNB Smart Chain (BSC), and Base.

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's cryptocurrency working group has announced the agenda and panel members for the roundtable meeting on April 11, themed "Regulating Cryptocurrency Trading: Between Lockdown and Dilemma." Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw, along with Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, will attend. The participants include:Nicholas Losurdo, Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP;Tyler Gellasch, President and CEO of Healthy Markets Association;Jon Herrick, Chief Product Officer at the New York Stock Exchange;Richard Johnson, CEO and Founder of Texture Capital;Dave Lauer, Co-Founder of Urvin Finance and We the Investors;Katherine Minarik, Chief Legal Officer at Uniswap Labs;Christine Parlour, Chair of the Finance and Accounting Department at the University of California, Berkeley;Chelsea Pizzola, Deputy General Counsel at Cumberland DRW;Austin Reid, Global Revenue and Business Lead at FalconX;Gregory Tusar, Vice President of Institutional Products at Coinbase.

ChainCatcher news, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin attended the ETHTaipei event today wearing a mask in the style of the "Milady" series NFT.

ChainCatcher news, at the SEC's first cryptocurrency roundtable, Hester Peirce stated that crypto projects should be allowed to raise funds through tradable NFTs, and revealed that NFTs may become the next area where the SEC issues exemption statements following PoW mining.Peirce indicated that projects like Stoner Cats and Flyfish Club, which raise funds through NFTs and provide specific rights (such as access and membership) to holders, may not be considered securities.She noted that it would be "very helpful" for the industry if the SEC could provide a reference framework for NFT issuers.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto In America, since being appointed by President Trump in 2018, Commissioner Hester Peirce, who holds the Republican seat at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated in an interview that she hopes to complete her work as soon as possible before her term ends, implying that she will not seek reappointment. Peirce currently also serves as the head of the SEC's cryptocurrency task force, dedicated to providing regulatory clarity for digital assets.She mentioned that although her term will expire in June, she hopes to resolve issues early to avoid establishing a separate cryptocurrency task force. Peirce also emphasized that she values the protection of peer-to-peer interactions between developers and users and supports providing clearer regulations for the cryptocurrency market, especially regarding staking.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce stated in an exclusive interview at the end of February that she still believes a "safe harbor" should be established to promote cryptocurrency innovation and is not fixated on it. If people have better ideas, they can propose them. The SEC's goal is to make people genuinely willing to disclose information without worrying that doing so will make them targets of SEC enforcement actions.In addition, Hester Peirce revealed that she had worked with current SEC Acting Chairman Paul Atkins for four years, describing him as someone who likes clear laws and then enforces them.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, Hester Peirce, a Republican commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) known as the "crypto mom," defended the SEC's recent decision to drop lawsuits against several cryptocurrency companies in an interview. She stated, "Our laws should not be a game of hide and seek. Let's take a step back, re-examine these issues, and listen to people's opinions. Now people know they can come and talk to us."In the first month of the Trump administration, the SEC has suspended or withdrawn key lawsuits and investigations against leading crypto companies such as Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and Yuga Labs. Peirce is leading a special task force aimed at establishing clearer rules for the blockchain industry. This task force has held a series of meetings with key figures in the crypto space, including Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy, Fidelity, and Robinhood.Peirce believes it is unreasonable to involve multiple courts in these cases before the SEC has clarified the relevant issues internally. Unlike former chairman Gary Gensler, who prioritized consumer protection, Peirce opposes the so-called "nanny state" approach to protecting investors from making poor choices. She stated, "People lose money on many different things. If the SEC's jurisdiction standard becomes whether you might lose money when buying something, then our jurisdiction would be enormous. But that is not the jurisdiction Congress has given us."

ChainCatcher news, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's crypto-friendly commissioner Hester Peirce stated that the SEC is addressing the case against Coinbase with bias. She personally does not support actions against Coinbase and is concerned that using enforcement tools to regulate the crypto industry could become part of a larger strategy for the SEC.Currently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has engaged with the public by establishing a cryptocurrency working group to create a regulatory framework that serves the American public. This new approach has led to the dismissal of charges against Coinbase, but it does not indicate that the SEC will terminate enforcement when appropriate.