Wednesday, 02 Sep, 2026

Beyond the Code: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Challenges the "Neutral Infrastructure" Narrative in DeFi

In a landscape where "decentralization" is frequently touted as a regulatory shield, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has injected a note of sobering pragmatism into the debate. Her July 22 statement, titled “Headstands and Summervaults: A Statement on Crypto Vaults and Lending Strategies,” serves as a critical bridge between technical innovation and legal reality. While often […]