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DeFi Education Fund
@fund-defi #364623
We do policy and advocacy work to help DeFi flourish.
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In a paper published today in The International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators, DEF’s @atuminelli along with @jchervinsky & @dbarabander from
@variant take a deep dive into the law on unlicensed money transmitting businesses, 8 U.S.C. § 1960, and argue that, based on an extensive review of the case law and statutory history, control over customer funds is necessary to define an entity as a “money transmitting business” - a business that “transfers funds on behalf of the public.” 🧵👇
https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/def-publishes-new-paper-in-in-the-international-academy-of-financial-crime-litigators
@variant take a deep dive into the law on unlicensed money transmitting businesses, 8 U.S.C. § 1960, and argue that, based on an extensive review of the case law and statutory history, control over customer funds is necessary to define an entity as a “money transmitting business” - a business that “transfers funds on behalf of the public.” 🧵👇
https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/def-publishes-new-paper-in-in-the-international-academy-of-financial-crime-litigators
It’s no secret. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) has been a mainstay of policy debates around crypto more broadly in the United States.
That is why DEF’s Lizandro Pieper and Gavin Zavatone decided to do a deep dive 🧵 👇
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_a568e222f78048e2a8625abb76d3b0fc.pdf
That is why DEF’s Lizandro Pieper and Gavin Zavatone decided to do a deep dive 🧵 👇
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_a568e222f78048e2a8625abb76d3b0fc.pdf
We are honored to join Kentucky, Nebraska, and 16 other States, in a lawsuit against the SEC to clarify the law related to digital assets and prevent the SEC from “continuing its unlawful campaign of regulatory overreach” in crypto. 🧵
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_02733b093d6e43b79dc222f9f7777f08.pdf
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_02733b093d6e43b79dc222f9f7777f08.pdf
🚀 Spring 2025 Legal Internship Opportunity 🚀
Are you a law student passionate about the future of DeFi and crypto broadly, and looking to gain hands-on experience?
Look no further than DEF's Spring 2025 legal internship 🫡
To apply, please share a resume, cover letter, and transcript to max@defieducationfund.org
Additional details can be found at the link:
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_2cd01ba2ebe3465483d62a59dcf0a1d5.pdf
Are you a law student passionate about the future of DeFi and crypto broadly, and looking to gain hands-on experience?
Look no further than DEF's Spring 2025 legal internship 🫡
To apply, please share a resume, cover letter, and transcript to max@defieducationfund.org
Additional details can be found at the link:
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_2cd01ba2ebe3465483d62a59dcf0a1d5.pdf
🚨DEF Job Alert 🚨
DEF is looking to hire a Chief of Staff to provide strategic advice and support directly to our CEO, as well as serve as a resource and unifying force across the organization.
If you are a seasoned professional, interested in getting involved in DeFi & DeFi policy, and want to work with an incredibly dedicated and talented group of individuals, then this is the opportunity for you.
For more information on the role and instructions on how to apply, check out the job description at the link below.
https://defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_62bc1043056049958e5407b2c57b08de.pdf
DEF is looking to hire a Chief of Staff to provide strategic advice and support directly to our CEO, as well as serve as a resource and unifying force across the organization.
If you are a seasoned professional, interested in getting involved in DeFi & DeFi policy, and want to work with an incredibly dedicated and talented group of individuals, then this is the opportunity for you.
For more information on the role and instructions on how to apply, check out the job description at the link below.
https://defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_62bc1043056049958e5407b2c57b08de.pdf
On Sept 10th, DEF's @atuminelli's will be will be appearing in front of the House Financial Services' Subcommittee on Digital Assets in their FIRST EVER hearing on DeFi: "Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralized Finance"
You don't want to miss her insights on the importance and value of DeFi, so be sure to tune in.
https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409331
You don't want to miss her insights on the importance and value of DeFi, so be sure to tune in.
https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=409331
🚨🚨🚨Today, DEF is excited to share that we have resolved all disputes related to the patent claiming invention of oracle-like technology owned by True Return Systems (TRS).
🚨Don't Forget🚨
Tomorrow (June 11) at 2:30pm EST, we will be hosting our first ever "State of the Union."
Link to Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLPpWayZxm
Link to Ask Qs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LNXiy4aySeP_6ZBC2WoTesfhvmrrM_Nt0OBmyN_7DfI/edit
We can't wait to see everyone there 🫡
Tomorrow (June 11) at 2:30pm EST, we will be hosting our first ever "State of the Union."
Link to Space: https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLPpWayZxm
Link to Ask Qs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LNXiy4aySeP_6ZBC2WoTesfhvmrrM_Nt0OBmyN_7DfI/edit
We can't wait to see everyone there 🫡
In a new opinion piece in @coindesk DEF's @atuminelli and @blockchainassn's @mtcoppel explore why the SEC's newly launched Consolidated Audit Trail represents another step toward making "massive unchecked government surveillance a reality."
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/06/05/cryptos-latest-privacy-battle/
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/06/05/cryptos-latest-privacy-battle/
DEF's "State of the Union" has OFFICIALLY been rescheduled for June 11 at 2:30pm EST.
We look forward to you joining us 🚀
https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLPpWayZxm
We look forward to you joining us 🚀
https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLPpWayZxm
You asked, we answered. The DeFi People now have merch. 🧵
For all of you eagerly waiting for DEF's first SOTU, please note that it has been pushed back to the first week of June.
We will share more specific details as we get closer to the date.
We will share more specific details as we get closer to the date.
⏰ Mark your calendars ⏰
On May 8th at 12pm EST, DEF will be hosting our first ever “State of the Union”
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDGLPXXPaoGm
On May 8th at 12pm EST, DEF will be hosting our first ever “State of the Union”
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDGLPXXPaoGm
“I’m committed to being a honest broker. I want to follow any applicable laws, and I’m not opposed to the regulation of digital assets. But I, like every other U.S. business owner and citizen, deserve clearly communicated rules and transparency on what is legally required.”
- BEBA’s co-founder Nathan Hennigh
- BEBA’s co-founder Nathan Hennigh
Since our founding in 2021, we have advocated & fought for DeFi in legislative discussions, regulatory debates, and in the courts.
We are eager to do so much more and appreciate any support to help us continue to fulfill our mission:
https://gov.uniswap.org/t/rfc-supporting-the-defi-education-fund/23631
We are eager to do so much more and appreciate any support to help us continue to fulfill our mission:
https://gov.uniswap.org/t/rfc-supporting-the-defi-education-fund/23631
Today, DEF filed an amicus brief in support of dismissing the indictment against Roman Storm in US v. Storm.
This case has broad implications for the future of this industry and software developers more generally.
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_063f9d1fd563466cadfa3f5434f918e9.pdf
This case has broad implications for the future of this industry and software developers more generally.
https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_063f9d1fd563466cadfa3f5434f918e9.pdf
🚀 Today, the DeFi Education Fund & Beba sued the SEC🚀
The crypto industry is facing an existential threat from an overzealous regulator who is abusing its power by targeting our industry through unending aggressive enforcement actions.
It’s time for the court to put an end to it.
The crypto industry is facing an existential threat from an overzealous regulator who is abusing its power by targeting our industry through unending aggressive enforcement actions.
It’s time for the court to put an end to it.
🚨New amicus brief from the “DeFi People” 🚨
It was a pleasure working with @blockchainassn & @mtcoppel on this.
It was a pleasure working with @blockchainassn & @mtcoppel on this.
The DeFi Education Fund (DEF) is now live on Warpcast.
Give us a follow to stay up to date on the latest regulatory and policy news concerning DeFi. 🤝🫡🚀
Give us a follow to stay up to date on the latest regulatory and policy news concerning DeFi. 🤝🫡🚀