

UNCHAINED: The SEC Thinks Crypto Airdrops Are Securities. Here's Why This Lawyer Thinks It's Wrong
Sep 20, 2024
Amanda Tuminelli, a legal advocate at the DeFi Education Fund, joins Republican Congressmen Tom Emmer and Patrick McHenry to challenge the SEC's classification of crypto airdrops as securities. They argue that this interpretation misapplies the Howey test and complicates the regulatory landscape for billion-dollar airdrops. Tuminelli discusses ongoing legal battles surrounding airdrops, the SEC's shifting rhetoric, and the broader implications of these regulations on crypto innovation, emphasizing the need for clearer guidelines.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Debating SEC's View on Cryptocurrency Airdrops
01:56 • 3min
SEC's Stance on Crypto Airdrops
04:34 • 8min
Navigating SEC Regulations on Crypto Airdrops
12:51 • 2min
Shifting SEC Rhetoric on Crypto Classification
15:13 • 8min
Political Speculations and Weekly Crypto Recap
23:40 • 2min
Cryptocurrency Weekly Round-Up
26:04 • 10min