An Overview of Decentralized Finance (Defi)

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R48883

Version

6

Product type

Reports

Status

Active

Published

Apr 17, 2026

Source updated

Apr 22, 2026, 8:52 am UTC

Authors: Paul Tierno

Source topics: Banking, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies, Digital & Virtual Currencies, Financial Technology Innovation, Stablecoins

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• HR 3633To provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes.
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• HR 3533To provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services.
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• HR 148To prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person's own use, and for other purposes.
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• S 2284A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person's own use, and for other purposes.
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• S 3755An original bill to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes.
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• HR 2669To authorize appropriations for occupational education and training programs of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
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• S 2669A bill to require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to issue guidance on digital assets, and for other purposes.
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• S 2355A bill to clarify the applicability of sanctions and antimoney laundering compliance obligations to United States persons in the decentralized finance technology sector and virtual currency kiosk operators, and for other purposes.
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