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Policy education and advocacy to help DeFi flourish

The DeFi Education Fund (DEF) explains decentralized finance (DeFi) to policymakers around the world and advocates for policies welcoming of decentralized financial infrastructure.

 

The policy and regulatory environment that will affect DeFi is developing quickly. Help us shape the future of DeFi policy across the globe.

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Looking to learn more about DeFi? Check out our 101 Readings

Latest Weekly Update

New DEF Paper; Additional Nominations; SEC Stops the CAT; "The Golden Age of Digital Assets"; Stablecoin Legislation; CFTC Pilot Program

December Recap

Take a look at what the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) has been up to in December. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about a specific activity, please do not hesitate to reach out.

DEF & Beba Sue the SEC

On March 25, 2024, DEF and Beba, a Waco, Texas-based apparel company, filed a pre-enforcement suit challenging the SEC’s regulation by enforcement approach to crypto and their policy that free airdrops are securities transactions.

​DEF Fights a Patent Troll

On August 12, we resolved all disputes related to True Return Systems' patent by acquiring it and dedicating it to the public. This ends the lawsuits against MakerDAO and Compound and ensures no similar lawsuits will be filed.

Latest Filing

On December 27, 2024, DEF, the Blockchain Association, and the Texas Blockchain Council filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, challenging the  IRS and Treasury Department’s final “broker” midnight rulemaking.

Open Positions

Policy Intern (Summer 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

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