#USCryptoWeek # **SEC's "Crypto Mom" to Meet Small Projects - Is Regulation Finally Evolving?**
According To Forsight News, U.S.A SEC Commissioner **Hester Peirce**—aka *Crypto Mom*—is sitting down with small crypto projects at **UC Berkeley on August 4** to discuss regulatory hurdles. Could this signal a shift in the SEC’s tough stance on crypto? Here’s what we know.
## **🚨 Why This Meeting Matters**
The SEC has been **infamous** for its aggressive crypto crackdowns (Ripple, Coinbase, Uniswap… need we say more?). But Commissioner Peirce—one of the few **pro-crypto voices** at the SEC—is now **directly engaging** with small projects struggling under regulatory uncertainty.
### **Key Details:**
📅 **When:** August 4, 2024
📍 **Where:** University of California, Berkeley
📧 **How to Join:** Email the SEC (yes, really) to request participation
## **💡 What Small Crypto Projects Should Expect**
This isn’t just another **bureaucratic talkfest**. Peirce has a history of pushing for **clearer crypto rules**, and this meeting could:
✅ **Highlight real regulatory pain points** (How do you comply when rules are unclear?)
✅ **Shape future SEC guidance** (Could we finally get a safe harbor for DeFi?)
✅ **Give small builders a voice** (Not just the Coinbases of the world)
**Big question:** Will this lead to actual policy changes, or is it just optics?
## **🔍 The Bigger Picture: SEC vs. Crypto**
The SEC’s approach to crypto has been… *controversial*, to say the least.
- **🔴 Anti-Crypto Camp:** Chair **Gary Gensler** insists *"most tokens are securities."*
- **🟢 Pro-Innovation Camp:** **Hester Peirce** argues for *"sandboxes, not lawsuits."*
**This meeting could be a turning point**—if enough projects speak up.
## **📢 How Crypto Founders Can Get Involved**
If you’re a **small crypto project** drowning in SEC uncertainty, here’s your chance:
