On Aug. 18, Peirce posted on X that the SEC is inviting small, early-stage crypto projects for a meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 4. Those interested have been asked to email a brief description of their projects ahead of the meeting. The SEC has done a complete 180° turnaround on cryptocurrency following President Donald Trump returning to the White House for the second time. Peirce, however, has remained a pro-crypto voice within the SEC for years now, earning the moniker "Crypto Mom." When the regulator went after crypto firms during the last few years, Peirce criticized the approach and said regulation ... (full story)