SEC’s Hester Peirce slams Bitcoin ETF approval as “severely mismanaged”

9-5-2025 – SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has laid bare her misgivings about the landmark Bitcoin spot ETF approval from 2024, labelling the decision-making process as “severely mismanaged” during a recent podcast appearance. The frank assessment comes amidst ongoing legal challenges facing the Securities and Exchange Commission, with Peirce particularly scathing about the reasoning behind the [. . source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/secs-hester-peirce-slams-bitcoin-etf-approval-as-severely-mismanaged/