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The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is a failure in traditional finance, yet recent legal theories being pushed by the DOJ are seemingly extending BSA’s burdensome framework to DeFi—ultimately, putting American innovation, privacy, and decentralization at risk. In a new article by DEF’s Gavin Zavatone & Henry Michaelson, we continue our exploration of the BSA. This latest paper focuses on why the BSA is ineffective and would cause existential harm to the DeFi industry. https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/examining-the-burdens-costs-and-failures-of-the-bank-secrecy-act-bsa-and-the-potentially-disast
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Developers beware: Could your code land you in legal trouble? The DOJ’s indictment of Samourai Wallet's founders represents a direct attack on software developers building non-custodial, privacy-enhancing tools. In a new paper, authored by DEF’s Spencer Peek, we examine the DOJ's indictment, arguing that their non-custodial, privacy-enhancing software does *not* constitute an unlicensed money transmitting business under existing laws. To dig deeper into why this matters, please click the link below for the full paper: https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_87dfb370e81a4766811bf16e5293c6da.pdf
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“The same intuitive principle that governs our understanding of car manufacturer and driver liability should be the foundation of sensible policymaking in the context of decentralized networks and protocols.” Today, @a16zcrypto published a piece authored by DEF’s @millercwl & @atuminelli discussing why sound policymaking for crypto should always start from an analysis of “control” in a given system. 🧵 https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/doj-actions-against-defi/
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Today, we are excited to share that Jennifer Rosthenthal has joined DEF as our Chief Communications Officer 🚀 https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/defi-education-fund-def-is-pleased-to-welcome-jennifer-rosenthal-as-chief-communications-officer
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2024 was pivotal for DeFi & crypto policy. We worked tirelessly to educate lawmakers on DeFi’s promise, how it works, and the importance of protecting developers’ and users’ rights. Read our year-end note for a recap of our work + a glimpse into 2025. https://www.defieducationfund.org/post/2024-year-in-review
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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
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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
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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
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🚀 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 [email protected] Additional details can be found at the link: https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_2cd01ba2ebe3465483d62a59dcf0a1d5.pdf
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🚨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
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Here is @atuminelli’s opening statement from today’s first ever DeFi hearing.
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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
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🚨🚨🚨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).
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🚨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 🫡
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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/
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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
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You asked, we answered. The DeFi People now have merch. 🧵
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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.
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⏰ 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
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“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
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