SEC Reveals Key Members Of The Crypto Task Force: Know Here
exist Press release On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced members of the Crypto Commission Task Force, which advised the Commission on matters related to cryptocurrencies.
The task force consists of experienced acting officials and digital asset experts. Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, who advocates for clearer crypto rules, the team brings together top talent in law, policy and blockchain regulations.
It is worth noting that the task force consists of the office of the Acting Chairman Markuyeda and other departments and offices throughout the committee.
The team consists of 15 members, including the Chief of Staff, Chief Attorney, Chief Policy Advisor and Operations Director, and 10 senior advisers from various SEC departments. Richard Gabbert, a long-time SEC staff member and former Peirce attorney, was appointed Chief of Staff.
Mike Selig is the new chief consultant to the Crypto Task Force. He used to be a partner in the New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, a law firm, where he worked in cryptocurrency practice. Prior to this, he interned with the Commodity Futures Trade Commission (CFTC).
Former CFTC chairman Chris Giancarlo, known as “Cryptodad”, congratulated Selig. Giancarlo is also a senior consultant to Willkie Farr, leading the companyâs digital engineering practice.
Other members include crypto industry veterans such as Landon Zinda, former policy director at Crypto Theco Tank Coin Coin Center and Veronica Reynolds, former lawyer at Baker Hostetler LLP, focusing on NFTS and Metaversectsâ legal issues related to Metaverse cop. Both will serve as senior consultants on the task force along with professional SEC employees.
Taylor Asher has previously provided policy to former Commissioner Mark Uyeda, who will serve as chief policy adviser. Bernard Nolan previously provided expertise in blockchain securities laws in the SEC investment management department.
âThe Cryptocurrency Task Force demonstrated a deep expertise and enthusiasm commitment â ââwith the help of other talented staff and interested public throughout the committee â to a viable solution to serious crypto-regulatory issues,â Hester Peirce, head of the task force, said in a statement Monday.
The task force formed as the SEC increased to shed light on its position in cryptographic adjustment. Interestingly, on March 21, the task force will have its first roundtable discussion titled âHow We Get Here and How We Come Out â Define Security Situationâ as part of an ongoing series on cryptocurrency regulation.