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DeFi Education Fund Announces Leadership Transition as Miller Whitehouse-Levine Departs

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Miller Whitehouse-Levine is leaving his position as executive director of the DeFi Education Fund, with Amanda Tuminelli, the chief legal officer, set to replace him. Whitehouse-Levine will remain on the board and pursue a new role in the lobbying sector.

Key points:

  • Whitehouse-Levine's departure aims for new opportunities while ensuring continuity under Tuminelli's leadership.
  • The DeFi Education Fund was established in 2021.
  • Congress is working to eliminate a recent IRS rule that would impose compliance burdens on DeFi projects.
  • A bipartisan group of U.S. policymakers is engaging constructively on crypto legislation, highlighting the importance of the DeFi Education Fund's mission.