Defi Education Fund Reflects on Impact of Chevron Deference Overturning on Crypto
The recent overturning of the Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council case has set off ripples in the cryptocurrency industry due to its potential implications on the sector. The Defi Education Fund, an organization dedicated to broadening and clarifying the decentralized finance landscape, recently discussed how this ruling could signal a new phase in crypto regulation, with a more prominent role for judges and Congress.
Formerly, the Chevron deference doctrine allowed state agencies to interpret and apply regulations in areas where the law was unclear, as long as their interpretation was considered “reasonable.” Essentially, this meant that challenges to these interpretations were typically unsuccessful in court against state agencies.
However, this recent decision alters the process for resolving cases where the authority of state agencies is not clearly defined. This shift places a “greater focus on judicial review to determine the most appropriate interpretation of ambiguous statutes,” assessed the fund.
In light of this development, the Defi Education Fund suggests that courts will directly weigh the contrasting interpretations put forth by the parties and select the most compelling one.
Amanda Tuminelli, the fund’s Chief Legal Officer, expressed:
“We are witnessing the final episodes of the Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory overreach saga.”
If implemented, the rejection of Chevron’s deference could have significant implications for various critical crypto cases involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other exchanges. Furthermore, it would push Congress to address these gaps to streamline legal proceedings and provide greater clarity for the crypto industry and its stakeholders.
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