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Dr. Tonya Evans
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Dr. Tonya breaks down cryptocurrency, blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi), current regulations and laws into simple, actionable insights — helping you separate fact from fiction, break barriers, and take control of your financial future. Whether you're crypto-curious, skeptical, or ready to take the plunge, this podcast is your go-to resource to navigate the exciting world of digital finance—and more—with confidence! Dr. Evans, an attorney and former law professor, has testified before Congress, advises central bank crypto policy in West Africa, and she sits on the board of the Digital Currency Group. She has been in the rooms where it happens. She doesn’t hand you “crypto bro” hype. She delivers clarity and then gives you the tools to handle what will come next.

  1. 2d ago

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Blockchain, Infrastructure, and Clarity: A Conversation with Sarah Aberg of Nova Labs

    In this episode, Dr. Tonya Evans sits down with Sarah Aberg, CLO of Nova Labs, to unpack the recent SEC enforcement actions against crypto infrastructure projects, especially Helium. They explore the importance of regulatory clarity, the role of blockchain in decentralized infrastructure, and the future of innovation amidst evolving laws. Resources & Links: Nova Labs Web3 Ready Clarity Tonya Evans’s Start Here Guide Forbes: Clarity in Crypto Regulation Connect with Sarah Aberg: LinkedIn Twitter Start with the free checklist at Web3ReadyClarity.com/checklist, then run your scenario through the Web3 Ready CLARITY™ Assessment at Web3ReadyClarity.com before Beta Founder access closes July 31. Read Dr. Evans's Forbes analysis at TonyaEvans.com and explore the From Momo to Crypto series at TonyaEvans.com/momotocrypto. Find the full transcript and detailed show notes at ConfidentlyCrypto.com. Clarity to Strategy. Learn where to start at TonyaEvans.com/starthere. Stay informed, stay compliant, and continue building durable blockchain infrastructure with clarity and purpose.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Jul 14

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The CLARITY Act Countdown: Stop Building Compliance in a Silo

    Are you building your crypto compliance framework inward, while your biggest risks are coming from the outside?   In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans delivers the strategy-focused second half of our regulatory series. We break down the closing legislative window for the CLARITY Act, the critical Senate vote math, and why this bill is the essential backbone for digital asset classification.   We also dissect OFAC's historic June 2nd sanctions targeting four major Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges (Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex) under Operation Economic Fury, translating what this means for your immediate compliance obligations. Finally, discover why "siloed compliance" is a ticking clock for GRC professionals and learn how to build a dynamic, defensible corporate strategy that regulators can't ignore.   Visit Dr. Evans' website at: https://confidentlycrypto.com/ Follow her socials: @IPProfEvans Strategic Advisor | Digital Assets & Regulatory Policy Advantage Evans, LLC   📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified | Electing Crypto 🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto on SiriusXM 🔗 Connect: https://confidentlycrypto.com/ 📬 Subscribe: FinTech News & Trends Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jul 7

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: #ICYMI: Crypto Is Reshaping Law, Most Lawyers Aren't Ready

    #ICYMI #ConfidentlyCrypto Miss this one? Catch it now. This episode originally aired March 30, 2026, and it’s more relevant today than when it dropped. Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down what lawyers and business decision makers still get wrong about digital assets, what the joint SEC-CFTC token taxonomy means for how we classify tokens, and why attorneys who aren’t fluent in this space are already a liability risk for their clients. Quick update since this aired: The Senate Banking Committee passed the CLARITY Act in May 2026. It’s now on the Senate Legislative Calendar, but it still has to clear the Senate Agriculture Committee’s version, survive a floor vote, be reconciled with the House bill, and get signed. The midterm clock is ticking. The urgency Dr. Evans flagged here has only grown. Start by spotting the issues that matter. Download the free compliance checklist at Web3ReadyClarity.com/checklist, eight sections, no account required. Ready to go deeper? Web3 Ready CLARITY™ is live at Web3ReadyClarity.com. Everything else at TonyaEvans.com. Start at TonyaEvans.com/starthere. Stay informed. Stay prepared. And stay, Confidently Crypto. 📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified |Cooperative Economics of Crypto 🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto, SiriusXM 🔗 Connect: TonyaEvans.com 📬 Subscribe on Substack: The Clarity-to-Strategy[your-link] Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jun 30

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Gap in Your Compliance Map

    Congress passed a CBDC ban with overwhelming bipartisan support. Then the president refused to sign it. Dr. Tonya M. Evans opens this episode with that whiplash moment as the entry point into a hard truth: knowing the regulatory headlines isn't the same as knowing where your organization stands. Drawing on this week's three biggest developments ,the stalled CBDC ban, the CLARITY Act's looming Senate floor vote, and Binance's scramble against the EU's MiCA deadline. Dr. Evans breaks down the liability and the opportunity in each, then introduces the framework for closing the gap between information and action: Web3 Ready CLARITY™. The Problem, the Gap, and the Solution to Your Risk and Compliance Exposure.     Dr. Tonya M. Evans CEO | Advantage Evans Global Regulatory Strategies   📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified |Cooperative Economics of Crypto 🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto, SiriusXM 🔗 Connect: TonyaEvans.com 📬 Subscribe on Substack: The Clarity-to-Strategy[your-link] Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jun 23

    Confidently Crypto w/ Tonya M. Evans: C-SUITE-Your Digital Assets Liability is Showing

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M Evans explains the major legal, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks shaping the digital asset economy. She shares what CFOs, GCs, and senior compliance leaders need to watch now, why proactive crypto compliance matters, and how to turn uncertainty into strategic advantage.   Visit Dr. Evans' website at: www.ProfTonyaEvans.com Follow her socials: @IPProfEvans To listen to more of Dr. Tonya Evans' Podcasts, Visit: https://proftonyaevans.com/podcasts/   Strategic Advisor | Digital Assets & Regulatory Policy Advantage Evans, LLC   📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified | Electing Crypto 🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto on SiriusXM 🔗 Connect: ProfTonyaEvans.com 📬 Subscribe: FinTech News & Trends Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jun 16

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Joy Reid Calls Boafo's Congressional Race "Blackwashed" by Crypto PAC

    In this episode of "Confidently Crypto," Dr. Tonya M. Evans explores the complex landscape of cryptocurrency and its influence on politics. She discusses how the crypto industry uses super PACs to influence elections without transparency, highlighting the Maryland primary as a case study. Dr. Evans emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between crypto as a technology and the industry's political maneuvers. She encourages listeners to seek clarity and stay informed about the evolving regulatory environment, offering resources to help navigate the crypto space confidently.   Visit Dr. Evans' website at: www.ProfTonyaEvans.com Follow her socials: @IPProfEvans To listen to more of Dr. Tonya Evans' Podcasts, Visit: https://proftonyaevans.com/podcasts/   Strategic Advisor | Digital Assets & Regulatory Policy Advantage Evans, LLC   📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified | Electing Crypto 🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto on SiriusXM 🔗 Connect: ProfTonyaEvans.com 📬 Subscribe: FinTech News & Trends Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jun 9

    #ICYMI: Confidently Crypto With Dr. Tonya Evans: The 30 Days That Decide U.S. Crypto

    Check out this #throwback episode of Confidently Crypto from 4.20.26! The crypto bros want the mic. The real story is someone else holding it. Dr. Tonya M. Evans takes you inside the unlikely Democratic coalition reshaping U.S. crypto policy, led by Senator Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland. A Banking Committee member, original GENIUS Act co-sponsor, and the lead Democrat who brokered the stablecoin yield compromise with Republican Senator Thom Tillis that just unlocked the market structure bill, Alsobrooks has built a record that centers consumer protection, community banks, and communities traditional finance has historically left behind. Dr. Evans breaks down the specific provisions Alsobrooks secured in the GENIUS Act, her bipartisan work on the Main Street Depositor Protection Act, the Democratic framework she co-authored with eleven colleagues, and where the CLARITY Act actually stands in the Senate as a late-April markup window approaches. This fight is deeply political (but far from partisan) and the story of who's actually writing the law is very different from the one crypto media is telling. Find the Web3 Ready™ & Beyond the JD™ professional training, books, and resources at ProfTonyaEvans.com.   Visit Dr. Evans' website at: www.ProfTonyaEvans.com Follow her socials: @IPProfEvans To listen to more of Dr. Tonya Evans' Podcasts, Visit: https://proftonyaevans.com/podcasts/   Strategic Advisor | Digital Assets & Regulatory Policy Advantage Evans, LLC   📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified | Electing Crypto 🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto on SiriusXM 🔗 Connect: ProfTonyaEvans.com 📬 Subscribe: FinTech News & Trends Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jun 2

    Confidently Crypto with Tonya Evans: The Compliance Clock Is Ticking for Stablecoins

    The clock on stablecoin regulation is already running, and most legal, compliance, and financial professionals can't hear it ticking. In this episode, Dr. Tonya Evans breaks down the GENIUS Act compliance timeline in plain English: what the federal stablecoin law actually requires, the deadlines that matter most including the FDIC comment window closing June 9, and the three things you can control today no matter what Washington does. If you advise on digital assets or sit anywhere near a compliance or risk function, this is your map.   Visit Dr. Evans' website at: www.ProfTonyaEvans.com Follow her socials: @IPProfEvans To listen to more of Dr. Tonya Evans' Podcasts, Visit: https://proftonyaevans.com/podcasts/   Strategic Advisor | Digital Assets & Regulatory Policy Advantage Evans, LLC   📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified | Electing Crypto 🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto on SiriusXM 🔗 Connect: ProfTonyaEvans.com 📬 Subscribe: FinTech News & Trends Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Dr. Tonya breaks down cryptocurrency, blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi), current regulations and laws into simple, actionable insights — helping you separate fact from fiction, break barriers, and take control of your financial future. Whether you're crypto-curious, skeptical, or ready to take the plunge, this podcast is your go-to resource to navigate the exciting world of digital finance—and more—with confidence! Dr. Evans, an attorney and former law professor, has testified before Congress, advises central bank crypto policy in West Africa, and she sits on the board of the Digital Currency Group. She has been in the rooms where it happens. She doesn’t hand you “crypto bro” hype. She delivers clarity and then gives you the tools to handle what will come next.

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