This article covers recent discussions about decentralized finance (DeFi) and regulatory matters, including a response to the CFTC regarding the Ooki DAO. It also highlights misconceptions about DeFi's compliance with anti-money laundering laws and introduces key legislative efforts, like the Keep Your Coins Act.

A new draft of a major crypto market structure bill in the U.S. Senate proposes establishing a joint advisory committee between the SEC and CFTC to harmonize digital asset regulations. The bill includes protections for DeFi developers, clarifies the treatment of airdrops, and exempts Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks from securities laws.