Peirce has garnered support from influential figures in the crypto space, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who recently praised her as “smart, fair, professional,” and someone who “can work with both sides.”
Dan Gallagher, a former SEC commissioner and current chief legal officer at Robinhood, is another candidate being considered. Gallagher recently commented on the possibility, saying, “It’s an honor to have my name included in any discussion of who may be the next SEC chairman.”
The Future of Crypto Regulation
As Trump’s administration prepares to take office, a shift in crypto policy may be on the horizon. With the SEC under scrutiny and possible changes in leadership, the agency’s “war on crypto” could soon come to an end, ushering in a new era of regulatory cooperation for the cryptocurrency industry.
