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Hester Peirce Predicts 'Great Things' After Ex-Chainlink Executive Joins SEC Crypto Task Force As Chief Counsel

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  • The SEC is undermining trust by dismissing cases against cryptocurrency firms tied to President Donald Trump and his family

    80% confidence
  • The U.S. can and should be the crypto capital of the world

    80% confidence
  • Predicting great things from Taylor Lindman's appointment as Chief Counsel for the SEC's Crypto Task Force

    80% confidence
  • Looking forward to working with Taylor Lindman to take the U.S. financial system to the next level of development and rapid growth

    80% confidence
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