Uniswap and a16z Advocate for DeFi Exemption in Senate Market-Structure Bill

The DeFi Education Fund calls for a dedicated regulatory framework for DeFi, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between developers and centralized intermediaries.

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The DeFi Education Fund has submitted a letter to the Senate Banking Committee urging the establishment of a specialized regulatory framework for DeFi. Supported by firms such as a16z Crypto and Uniswap Labs, the letter outlines four legislative goals, including the need to differentiate DeFi developers from centralized intermediaries. The committee is currently reviewing the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA), which seeks to balance innovation with consumer protection.

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