【“Crypto-friendly” SEC Commissioner Peirce expresses concern over crypto companies facing banking service restrictions】Golden Finance reports that Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressed serious concern about the issue of 'de-banking' for crypto companies during a meeting on Wednesday. As one of the five SEC commissioners, Peirce, affectionately known in the industry as 'Crypto Mom', has maintained a relatively open attitude towards the crypto industry, in stark contrast to the tough stance of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. While reviewing the budget of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Peirce questioned the agency's special focus on companies that hold crypto assets or provide crypto trading services. She pointed out: 'Recent signs indicate that regulators are trying to dissuade regulated entities from providing services to the crypto industry and its participants.' Despite Peirce voting against it, the other three commissioners, led by Gensler, still approved the agency's nearly $400 million budget for 2025. Recently, the crypto industry has generally reported facing banking service restrictions. Venture capitalist Nic Carter referred to this as 'Breakpoint Action 2.0', alluding to the anti-fraud policies targeting high-risk industries such as gun dealers and payday lenders during the Obama administration. A public statement by renowned Silicon Valley investor Marc Andreessen triggered a chain reaction, prompting more crypto executives to share similar experiences. This issue has attracted the attention of Congress. Congressman French Hill emphasized during a congressional hearing in December: 'In this great nation, legitimate businesses ought to enjoy the freedom of banking and financial services.'