SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, often called “Crypto Mom,” has declared that U.S. digital asset regulation has entered a “more constructive era.” Speaking at the Coin Center Dinner, she urged the industry to seize the moment and create lasting frameworks that can foster innovation. Peirce also issued a rare apology, admitting she had failed in earlier years to persuade colleagues to adopt a friendlier approach toward crypto.

The shift comes with the Trump administration’s arrival and Paul Atkins taking the helm as SEC chief. Under this leadership, the Commission has rolled out several initiatives, including the launch of a Crypto Task Force led by Peirce, shelving of major lawsuits, and “Project Crypto,” a program to modernize outdated securities rules for digital assets.

This marks a major departure from former Chair Gary Gensler’s era, where enforcement dominated policy. Peirce said the current environment offers a real opportunity for responsible growth: “This is the time to design systems that strengthen safety, encourage prosperity, and improve people’s lives.”

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