SEC’s Peirce Urges Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Reduce KYC Data Collection
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged federal regulators to move away from data-heavy know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering requirements toward cryptographic checks that can verify compliance without exposing perso...
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SEC Commissioner Peirce advocates zero-knowledge proofs for KYC/AML compliance overhaul
Peirce's advocacy for zero-knowledge proofs could revolutionize privacy and security in financi...
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