SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says Many Meme Coins Fall Outside Regulatory Scope

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Once dismissed as gimmicks, meme coins are now backed by influential figures and even state-led initiatives. However, while adoption surges, regulatory oversight remains absent. The Regulatory Debate Continues According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce, many of the meme coins in the market today do not come under the regulatory scope of the securities agency. While admitting that “facts and circumstances matter,” Peirce, in a recent interview with Blo...