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On The Brink with Castle Island
DeFi Education Fund and Beba sue the SEC (EP.514)
Apr 2, 2024
Miller Whitehouse-Levine and Amanda Tuminelli from the DeFi Education Fund discuss Beba's complaint against the SEC, the Debt Box case, and Congressional actions on market structure. They emphasize ongoing initiatives, ways to support their mission, and the importance of regulatory clarity in the crypto industry.
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- Challenging the SEC's lack of formal rulemaking on digital assets regarding free air drops and token securities transactions through a pre-enforcement challenge.
- Utilizing blockchain technology for marketing, Beba tokens offer discounts on exclusive merchandise, showcasing innovative loyalty programs in the digital asset space.
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DeFi Education Fund Challenges SEC on Lack of Formal Rulemaking
The DeFi Education Fund and Bebe filed a complaint against the SEC challenging the agency's lack of formal rulemaking on digital assets. The complaint aims to clarify that free air drops of tokens are not securities transactions and that tokens are not investment contracts, seeking a pre-enforcement challenge. Additionally, an administrative procedures act challenge highlights the SEC's policy without proper notice and comment, addressing the agency's enforcement actions and presumption that digital assets imply securities.
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