Miller Whitehouse-Levine

Join Miller Whitehouse-Levine, CEO of the DeFi Education Fund, Amanda Tuminelli, the fund's Chief Legal Officer, and Mona El Isa, CEO of Avantgarde Finance, as they delve into the vibrant world of decentralized finance. They discuss the recent Congressional focus on DeFi, the importance of regulatory clarity, and the resilience of the sector despite market challenges. The panel highlights the potential for financial inclusivity, the need for improved user experience, and the evolving relationship between technology and regulation. A mix of hope and strategic insights!

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.

Rebecca Rettig and Miller Whitehouse discuss policy concerns in crypto, educating regulators on DeFi, onchain illicit activity compromise, stablecoins like USDC, SEC's proposed dealer rule impact, and Rebecca's regulation framework. They touch on navigating regulatory challenges, financial sanctions, geopolitical implications of payment networks, and innovative solutions for crypto regulation.

Miller Whitehouse-Levine, who drives the DeFi Education Fund's mission, and Jason Schwartz, a tax expert at Fried Frank specializing in digital assets, shed light on alarming IRS tax proposals that threaten the future of cryptocurrency in the U.S. They discuss the broadening definition of 'broker' and its implications for the DeFi sector. The duo urges listeners to voice their concerns to influence regulatory changes and protect the decentralized finance space from impending restrictions. Immediate action is crucial as these rules could disrupt the entire crypto ecosystem.

Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, and Miller Whitehouse-Levine, Policy Director of the DeFi Education Fund, dissect the fallout of FTX on crypto regulation. They predict a busy year for Congress focused on stablecoin oversight and the implications of recent legal battles, like Ripple’s with the SEC. The shift in lawmakers' attitudes towards crypto post-FTX is explored, as is the urgent need for better policymaker education to prevent future crises in the space.