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In a groundbreaking move, Polygon Labs, in collaboration with emergent technology law firm Arktouros, has presented a comprehensive regulatory framework, advocating the classification of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols as "critical infrastructure" vital to the national and economic security of the United States. The proposed framework, outlined in the 45-page document titled "A Conceptual Framework for Combating Illicit Finance Activity in Decentralized Finance," suggests oversight by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP). 
The paper underscores the importance of distinguishing truly decentralized DeFi protocols from those with significant centralization points. While the OCCIP isn't a financial regulator, it plays a pivotal role in coordinating efforts to bolster the security of critical infrastructure in the financial services sector. Notably, the proposed framework aims to create a new category of "critical communications transmitters" integral to genuine DeFi systems, subject to specific obligations safeguarding national and economic security.
However, the authors acknowledge the existence of non-decentralized DeFi protocols, emphasising the necessity of subjecting them to existing financial regulations. The framework also differentiates between centralized finance (CeFi) or <a href="https://www.coingabbar.com/en/crypto-blogs-details/defi-platforms-need-tradfi-experience" title="DeFi" class="f-link" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TradFi</a>, aligning with FinCEN guidance for independent control.
Industry expert Jake Chervinsky highlighted that policymakers in Washington DC are increasingly prioritising concerns about illicit finance over other aspects of the digital asset industry. This shift could mark the beginning of a substantial solution to address regulatory challenges.
While the proposed framework addresses urgent issues related to illicit activities, the authors emphasise the need to balance this by empowering positive activities, aligning with the Treasury's mandate of promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States.
<h3 id="span-span-data-font-font-size-style-font-size-16px-future-perspective-for-regulatory-framework-span-span">Future Perspective for Regulatory Framework</h3>
The proposed regulatory framework signals a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for DeFi in the U.S., reflecting a growing awareness of the sector's critical role. If implemented, this framework could pave the way for a more nuanced approach to DeFi oversight, fostering innovation while addressing national security concerns. Industry participants are likely to closely monitor developments, with the potential for this initiative to set a precedent for regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions, shaping the future trajectory of decentralized finance on a global scale&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.coingabbar.com/en/crypto-currency-news/ioscos-global-approach-to-navigate-defi-challenges" title="TradFi" class="f-link" style="font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">addressing DeFi challenges</a>.
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Polygon Labs Advocates for DeFi as Critical to US Security

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