Amanda Tuminelli

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Everyone in crypto should care about stablecoins. The best way to bring millions of people onchain than replacing their tradfi payment account with a wallet. Everyone in crypto should care about stablecoin legislation. Tell your Senator this matters 👇 https://x.com/standwithcrypto/status/1923142534856847634

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Notable update in the Samourai Wallet Case: Today, devs’ lawyers revealed that despite being *explicitly* told by FinCEN that non-custodial software such as Samourai Wallet is most likely not a money transmitter, DOJ prosecuted the devs anyway…

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If you care about the future of crypto - SIGN THE PETITION

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DeFi Education Fund

If you care about ENDING the lawless prosecution of software developers in the U.S., and dismissing the case against Roman Storm, please sign our petition👇 Protect developers. Protect innovation. Protect DeFi. Protect America's leadership in tech.

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The petition is linked here: https://section1960.defieducationfund.org/

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Prosecuting software devs for the actions of 3rd parties they can’t control shouldn’t have happened in the first place, but it did. It’s time to correct course. Sign our petition asking the Admin to put a stop to cases like the one against Roman Storm ⬇️

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5/ link to PDF version of the letter- https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_04e7a0f6cd7e4c95b47b08e0db16abb0.pdf

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4/ Thank you to those who collaborated with us and provided feedback, and to those who published their own good work that we could build on- @milesjennings @jumpcrypto @a16zcrypto @paradigm @thedrc among others. Special thank you to DEF Board member @jchervinsky for thoughtful partnership and significant contributions.

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2/ Our 5 principles for the Token Safe Harbor, which are described in detail in our letter, are: (1) technology-agnostic approach, (2) broad eligibility criteria for projects intending to decentralize, (3) well-calibrated disclosure and compliance considerations, (4) clearly-defined exit criteria, and (5) appropriate treatment of secondary market activity.

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3/ While we wait for Congress to enact market structure legislation, which is absolutely necessary but may take a while, the SEC should offer a Safe Harbor framework that gives DeFi devs a path forward and protects the public by providing for info disclosures.

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We @fund-defi wrote 5 guiding principles for the SEC Crypto Task Force to consider as they implement a Token Safe Harbor for projects *intending to decentralize*, which include proposed eligibility and exit criteria. Check it out and tell us what you think in our feedback form linked below. https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/defi-education-fund-submits-guiding-principles-for-token-safe-harbor-to-sec-crypto-task-force

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Today, @fund-defi sent a letter to the SEC crypto task force, sharing a recommendation & guiding principles for “Token Safe Harbors” for decentralized projects. Kudos @atuminelli! https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/defi-education-fund-submits-guiding-principles-for-token-safe-harbor-to-sec-crypto-task-force

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It’s way less easy making AI images for brands vs. individuals, but how did we do? @fund-defi

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For years, the SEC was unwilling to answer even simple questions like "are stablecoins securities?" It's great to see the SEC give such a clear explanation as to why the answer is "no" under both the Howey and Reves tests. This SEC is cleaning up the mess 🌟 https://x.com/davidsacks47/status/1908263063650001144

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1/ On Friday, DEF submitted an Amicus Brief supporting James Harper as he petitions the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for a Writ of Certiorari. In this legal brief, DEF is urging SCOTUS to hear Harper’s case. https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/def-submits-amicus-brief-to-protect-american-s-fourth-amendment-rights Why? Let’s dive in 👇

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This nuance is important👇 - we celebrate Treasury complying with the court order with respect to the Tornado website and immutable smart contracts, but Semenov (the developer!) is still designated. The work continues. https://x.com/m_mosier_/status/1903106711050756580?s=46&t=YO0b1U63huDV__W5NJ3LQw

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This tracks. I’m a Builder-Decentralist (-8.9, -6.3) on the Onchain Alignment Chart! Check out your position:

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5/ I am also incredibly grateful to @millercwl, a true partner and fierce DeFi advocate, for putting this org in such a strong position to carry our mission forward. Miller built DEF into the org it is today, and DEF’s good reputation is a direct result of his integrity and his thoughtful, pragmatic vision for the future of DeFi. So much of the hugely consequential work he does is behind the scenes, but trust me, if you are using or building DeFi, you have benefitted from his work. Thankfully, he is not going far and will continue to be on the DEF team as we take advantage of the most pro-crypto environment we have ever had to get to durable wins for DeFi.

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4/ This is an important moment for decentralization, and I am incredibly excited about what’s ahead for DeFi and DEF. I and the entire DEF team welcome your thoughts as we head into our next chapter. I want to hear from you – what are your policy or regulatory questions, hopes, priorities, fears? My DMs are open.

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2/ Right now, we have a unique opportunity to shape the future of DeFi policy in the United States. At DEF, we are prioritizing *durable wins* – wins on the legislative, regulatory, and judicial fronts that set DeFi up for long-term success.

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