SEC Appoints Key Members to Advance Crypto Regulation Initiatives – BitRss

Mark Uyeda, the interim chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has announced a new executive team dedicated to crypto regulation. The announcement highlights the appointment of three members who will spearhead efforts related to the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. These appointments include experienced individuals from within the agency who have backgrounds in the crypto sector.

Appointments and Responsibilities

Richard Gabbert has been appointed to the team, previously serving as a consultant on a crypto-friendly task force led by Hester Pierce. Gabbert will serve both as the team leader and as a senior advisor to Uyeda. Taylor Asher, who has previously held the role of senior policy advisor under Uyeda, has been designated as the primary policy advisor for the task force.

Another notable appointment is Landon Zinda, who has experience as the policy director at the crypto-focused think tank Coin Center. Zinda’s background positions him as an experienced figure in this area.

Emphasis on New Regulation

The SEC has stated that…