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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has called for the protection of crypto privacy rights and open-source development ahead of the crucial verdict of the Tornado Cash co-founder’s trial.
In Defense Of Crypto Privacy, Developers
On Monday, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce defended the crypto privacy sector, affirming that US authorities should welcome privacy-protecting technologies and safeguard individuals’ right to self-custody their digital assets.
At the Science of Blockchain Conference, the crypto-friendly commissioner stated that lawmakers and regulators must take concrete steps to protect individuals’ ability to transact privately and develop privacy software without fear of prosecution.
Peirce highlighted that a recent President’s Working Group recommended that American citizens
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