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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 12 MIN

What the SEC's New Statement Means for DeFi

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Unpacking a landmark staff statement from the SEC with Amanda Tuminelli of the DeFi Education Fund. The SEC's April 2025 staff statement quietly redrew the lines on who needs to register as a broker and and DeFi front ends are a major winner. Amanda Tuminelli, CEO and CLO of the DeFi Education Fund joins Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti to break down what the ruling means for tokenized securities, wallet providers, and the builders shaping the future of decentralized finance. - Timecodes: 00:00 - The SEC's Landmark Staff Statement02:10 - Tokenized Securities & Front End Access Unlocked03:07 - DeFi Education Fund's Role in Shaping the SEC Guidance04:47 - How Durable Is the Guidance?07:25 - TradFi vs. DeFi: The Letter War at the SEC - This episode was hosted by Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti.

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