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SEC's Hester Peirce Urges Zero-Knowledge Proof KYC Overhaul for Bitcoin (BTC)

COINOTAG·September 24, 2026·1 min read
SEC's Hester Peirce Urges Zero-Knowledge Proof KYC Overhaul for Bitcoin (BTC)

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce slammed KYC/AML data collection at SIFMA on Sept 23, urging zero-knowledge proofs to verify eligibility without exposing personal data. She called for a KYC overhaul, which could reshape how crypto exchanges handle identity verification while preserving privacy.

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