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Peirce commented on April 13 on SEC Division of Trading and Markets guidance about when crypto interface providers and self-custody wallet services may avoid broker-dealer registration in on-chain securities transactions.","Peirce said she favors a more permanent regulatory approach addressing the broker definition in light of current market circumstances.","Peirce stated that the law is already clear that wallets and interfaces do not become \u201cbrokers\u201d solely because they enable users to create or control self-custody wallets or transmit instructions to a blockchain; allow users to view on-chain prices or data; or format messages for users to sign or approve from a self-custody wallet.","The SEC staff guidance (issued earlier the same day) described conditions under which certain covered user interface providers may operate without broker registration if strict conditions are met.","The guidance states interfaces must not execute trades, hold assets, or provide investment advice.","The guidance requires avoiding transaction solicitation, relying on objective parameters, and maintaining transparency around fees and conflicts.","The guidance also requires clear disclosures, cybersecurity controls, and neutral routing mechanisms across trading venues.","The staff described the statement as an interim measure subject to withdrawal within five years.","Peirce warned that an overly broad reading of \u201cbroker\u201d could prevent investors in crypto asset securities transactions from using crypto wallets and front ends."],"numeric_claims":[{"label":"comment date","value":"April 13"},{"label":"interim measure withdrawal window","value":"within five years"}],"primary_claim":"Hester Peirce called for a more permanent regulatory approach to the broker definition for crypto interfaces, arguing that current law already clarifies that wallets/interfaces are not brokers solely for enabling self-custody or transmitting blockchain instructions.","relevance_score":0.78,"sentiment":"mixed","source_quality":"high","summary":"SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged a more permanent, durable approach to defining when crypto interface providers must register as broker-dealers, warning that overly broad broker definitions could restrict innovation and self-custody tools. She referenced SEC Division of Trading and Markets guidance issued April 13 that sets conditions under which certain crypto interfaces may avoid broker registration.","topics":["SEC broker-dealer definition","crypto interfaces","self-custody wallets","on-chain securities transactions","regulatory guidance","investor access","innovation risk"]},"source":"Bitcoin.com News","source_domain":"news.bitcoin.com","summary":"SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce pushed for lasting regulatory clarity on crypto interfaces while warning that overly broad broker definitions could restrict innovation and limit investor access to self-custody tools. Key Takeaways: SEC Commissioner favors a more permanent approach to defining broker rules in crypto markets. 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