Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans
Join the riveting journey into the Web 3.0 world with the Tech Intersect™ Podcast, hosted by the globally-acclaimed Dr. Tonya M. Evans. As a distinguished full tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law, Dr. Evans is a beacon of knowledge in fintech, Web3, intellectual property, and financial inclusion, standing at the forefront of these domains. With accolades like the esteemed 2023 EDGE in Tech Athena Award for Academic Leadership and her pivotal role in the World Economic Forum/Wharton DAO Project Series, her expertise is unparalleled.
In this enlightening podcast, Dr. Evans ushers listeners into the future of work, wealth, and creativity. She deep-dives into the crux of how to pivot with purpose in the emerging digital economy. Each episode unravels the intricate tapestry of leading-edge trends where law, business, and technology meet. We'll navigate the ethical intricacies tied to innovations like blockchain and artificial intelligence, explore the landscape of new-collar jobs, and dissect the strategies crucial for success in a digital age.
Embrace the future and pivot with purpose. With Dr. Evans' wisdom as your compass, the Tech Intersect™ Podcast promises to illuminate the path ahead in our rapidly changing digital landscape. No prior tech, business, or law experience is required – just an eagerness to thrive in tomorrow’s world. Dive in, and let's shape the digital future together.
Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans
Tech Intersect #209: How DeFi Can Revolutionize Financial Inclusion with Rashan Colbert
A common challenge those of us in DeFi face is this idea that we don’t want rules and regulation when in actuality, we just don’t want bad regulation. Policy and regulation are a key part of ensuring that crypto is used how it was intended. Today we’ll be diving into the world of DeFi with Rashan Colbert, Head of Policy at dYdX, as he shares his background working in policy and his vision for how crypto can be used as a powerful tool for financial inclusion. This week, episode 209 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about how DeFi can revolutionize financial inclusion.
Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨
Rashan Colbert is the dynamic Head of Policy at dYdX, a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to trade perpetual futures contracts for over 35+ cryptocurrencies. Rashan is not only a thought leader in the crypto space but an avid writer and thinker, deeply engaged with topics from technology and race to history and art. Whether it’s diving into the complex policy implications or exploring the historical contexts of today’s tech issues, Rashan brings a unique perspective to the table.
Topics Rashan and I cover in this episode include:
- Crypto and DeFi require thoughtful, responsible regulation to protect customers while allowing for innovation to flourish.
- Blockchain technology can enhance transparency and customer protection in a way that renders some regulations obsolete.
- Money has evolved over time as a transfer of value and crypto represents the logical next step.
- Layer 2 solutions and standalone blockchains are improving transaction speed, cost and customization capabilities.
- Increased access, control, and empowerment through technology can help address historical themes of financial exclusion and inequality.
CONNECT WITH RASHAN COLBERT:
CONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:
RESOURCES:
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper
Unlock the key to 10x the value of your legal practice in Web3 with our exclusive Advantage EVANS FinTech Academy training series—only 20 seats available!
Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.com
Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC
