Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans

On March 9, I met Paul Grewal, the CLO of Coinbase, while giving testimony for the Financial Services committee. When the news came out that Coinbase was served a Wells notice, I knew I had to sit down with Paul to get a better understanding of the situation. This week, episode 151 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the Coinbase Wells notice and SEC regulations around crypto (or lack thereof).POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Register now for this free opportunity to embrace the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at https://advantageevans.com/masterclass. Paul Grewal is the CLO of Coinbase, a digital currency wallet where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Paul is responsible for legal compliance, global intelligence risk management, and government relations groups.  Previously, Grewal was vice president and deputy general counsel at Facebook and is also a former U.S. magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.Some of the talking points Paul and I go over in this episode include:Paul’s unusual path into the crypto space.Why the Wells notice is a disappointment - but not a shock- to Coinbase.Staking services and whether they are connected to securities.How regulations can be adapted for the crypto space and made easy to follow and understand.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!To learn more about Crypto 435, you can sign up for more information here or head over to their Twitter.You can also check out Coinbase’s recent blog post about Crypto435 here.CONNECT WITH PAUL:LinkedInTwitterCONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

The future of banking and financial assets is digital. By educating yourself now, you’ll be able to seize opportunities to build generational wealth and secure a more stable financial future. Dr. Han Boateng joined me to talk about why getting in on digital currencies now is akin to buying real estate in the 1950s. This week, episode 150 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the future of banking, generational wealth, and investment literacy! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Register now for this free opportunity to embrace the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at https://advantageevans.com/masterclass. Dr. Hans Boateng, also known as The Investing Tutor, is on a mission to simplify investing and make it easy to understand. When he arrived in the US from his home country of Ghana, he recognized the lack of investment literacy in immigrant and minority households. This fueled his passion for teaching others how to build wealth. Dr. Hans is an accomplished professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in finance and investing, holding an MBA with a path of distinction and a doctorate degree.Some of the talking points Dr. Hans and I go over in this episode include:Having access to the right financial information so people can position themselves for success.The current model of employment, exchanging time for money, isn’t enough to build wealth.How investing in digital assets compares to investing in real estate in the 1950s.Recommendations for what percentage of your assets to hold in crypto given your risk tolerance.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH DR. HANS:InstagramTwitterWebsiteGenWealth+ programCONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

“Coincidence or Coordination?” That was the name of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion hearing I testified before last week. I am honored to have been invited to testify at this new subcommittee’s first hearing, but there wasn’t enough time to say everything I had prepared. I think it was also a missed opportunity by the Subcommittee to explore the impact of regulatory uncertainty on marginalized populations. Today, I want to expand on what I did (and did not) have the chance to say during the hearing. This week, episode 149 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the federal regulation of digital assets, financial technology, and inclusion.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY After beginning the year below $17,000, bitcoin has quietly floated near $25,000! Ethereum is rallying, as well. Experts are hinting the market may have bottomed out and are predicting we may see the beginnings of another bull run by year’s end.Only time will tell whether this is a bump or a boom. But if past is prologue, markets always rebound. Stocks, and crypto assets. It’s definitely time to stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. So I’ve developed an exclusive premium webinar to share my 2023 six-step D.E.T.A.C.H. framework for the prudent crypto investor. If that’s YOU, secure your seat today (VERY limited tickets to maximize impact during Q&A).The market never sleeps. So, it’s time to wake up and D.E.T.A.C.H.!REGISTER NOW. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Concerns of the SEC using its broad discretionary powers on a piecemeal basis without providing clarity or a fair opportunity to understand the rules of the industry.How the Biden administration’s digital currency policy doesn’t provide the framework that it claims to.The lack of discussion of inclusion - even though it’s in the name of the subcommittee.The double standard of major banks’ perception of digital currencies and assets.Links from today’s episode:Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Full Hearing(My opening starts at 41:49)Tech Intersect #135: The FTX Collapse, Congressional Hearings and Where We Go From HereDETACH premium webinar registrationThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Co-produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

As the digital asset space continues to grow and evolve, so too must the regulations that govern it. What does the future hold? How will crypto be regulated? This week, episode 148 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the future of regulations in the digital asset space! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Globally, crypto investors realized total crypto gains of $162.7 billion in 2021, compared to just $32.5 billion in 2020. And in 2022, more than 200 million people worldwide have used crypto. Governments, including the US, are acknowledging the viability of this asset class and institutional investors are increasingly embracing digital currencies in their portfolios, even–and especially–in crypto winter’s bear market.Even with all the price volatility, clearly digital currencies are increasing in popularity, acceptance and adoption. In fact, the only thing more popular than crypto right now (sadly) are crypto scams. Crypto scammers took a record $14 billion in 2021. And the trend continues. So you need to arm yourself with strategies and the latest best practices to help you identify scams and protect against self-custody losses due to user error.You need a S.E.C.U.R.E. Advantage! I’ve got the keys.Register now for this free opportunity to embrace the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at https://advantageevans.com/masterclass. Jason Gottlieb is the Chair of Morrison Cohen's Digital Assets Department and White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice Group. His practice focuses on cryptocurrency and blockchain, securities, commodities, futures and derivatives, and structured finance. Jason is also the principal author of the MoCo Cryptocurrency Litigation Tracker, a publicly-available, comprehensive resource that follows regulatory actions and pronouncements, private litigation, and other events of interest in the cryptocurrency space.Some of the talking points Jason and I go over in this episode include:The current crypto legislative and regulatory environment.The biggest enforcement actions on crypto in 2022 and what they mean for the future.Whether current regulations are equipped to handle the nature of cryptocurrencies.How the lack of regulation and government-led opportunities leaves American agencies with few options to explore crypto legally.Don’t forget to check out The Morrison Cohen Cryptocurrency Litigation Tracker!  CONNECT WITH JASON:LinkedInMorrison Cohen LLPTwitterCONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

One of the greatest battles of our generation is having equitable access to today’s economy. But it is possible to bring about social justice through economic empowerment, and breaking open the doors to the tech world is one of the best ways to do it. This week, episode 147 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about achieving social justice and financial freedom with careers in tech! **POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY** DETACH: The Prudent Crypto Investor Method Premium WebinarAfter beginning 2023 below $17,000, bitcoin has quietly floated near $25,000 and continues to hold its position, despite Fed interest rate hikes and the ebb and flow of stock, bond and commodities markets. Ethereum is rallying, as well. Experts are hinting the market may have bottomed out and are predicting we may see another bull run by year’s end. Only time will tell but if past is prologue, markets always rebound. Always. And fortunes are sown in down markets and reaped when the bulls run. So, it’s time to stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.I’ve developed an exclusive and engaging premium webinar to share my six-step D.E.T.A.C.H. framework for the prudent crypto investor. If that’s YOU, secure your seat today (VERY limited tickets capped at 100 total for ALL ticket types to maximize impact and community connection).The market never sleeps. So, it’s time to wake up, and prepare to DETACH! Register now at PrudentCryptoInvestor.com. Ayanna Lott Pollard is the Executive Director of Resilient Coders, an alternative talent bootcamp for low-income young adults from BIPOC communities. Ayanna is a creative strategist with more than 20 years of experience in marketing and operations. She’s a transformational leader who uses influence to inspire.Some of the talking points Ayanna and I go over in this episode include:Equitable access to the economy today and for future generations.Closing the wage gap by getting today’s BIPOC young adults into tech. Resilient Coders and how the organization is making careers in tech accessible to low-income BIPOC young adults.Exploring a tech career path when you’re tech-adjacent. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH AYANNA:LinkedInResilient CodersCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

The world of cryptocurrency is full of misinformation and confusion. And in light of recent news stories around criminal activity tied to crypto, it’s time to debunk some myths.  This week, episode 146 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about busting the myth that crypto is for criminals! Some of the talking points I cover in this episode include:Disinformation about crypto and where to find the facts.Understanding the data behind crypto’s relationship to illegal activity.Political misrepresentation of cryptocurrencies.The importance of crypto in the future of US economics.--------------------------[*]------------------------POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY DETACH: The Prudent Crypto Investor Method WebinarWed, March 22 | 11:30am - 1:00pm ESTNOTE: This premium webinar is complimentary for GRAND SLAM Circle MembersAfter beginning the year below $17,000, bitcoin has quietly floated near $25,000! Ethereum is rallying, as well. Experts are hinting the market may have bottomed out and are predicting we may see another bull run by year’s end.If past is prologue, markets always rebound.  Time to stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.So, I’ve developed an exclusive 90-minute webinar to share my six-step D.E.T.A.C.H. framework for the prudent crypto investor. If that’s YOU, secure your seat today (VERY limited tickets capped at 100 total for ALL ticket types to maximize impact and community connection).So what’s the DETACH method to crypto investing?Dollar Cost Averaging adjustments to make in a bear marketExpert Advice that teaches you to separate fact from fictionTime in the Market strategies for bear and bull marketsAssessing Your Risk Strategy and ToleranceContinuing Crypto Education to unlearn, relearn & reskill for the current marketHeart for the long-haul with time-tested ways to trust the process & dataThe market never sleeps. So, it’s time to wake up and DETACH! --------------------------[*]------------------------Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Links mentioned in today’s episode:Chainalysis 2023 Crypto Crime ReportCATO Blog Post: “Overstating Crypto Crime Won’t Lead to Sound Policy”CONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

This week, episode 145 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is to answer some listener questions about crypto and blockchain myths on your journey going from Cash to Crypto! The point of my upcoming book, Digital Money Demystified, and these Ping the Prof episodes is to make this space more accessible in plain language. We will talk about the future of work, wealth, and creativity and how that future is impacted at the intersection of blockchain and crypto-asset technology. POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY To stay on the leading edge of any opportunity, especially investing, you have to empower yourself with the tools and resources needed to keep your knowledge and skills current. And if you’re relying on last year’s information (or even last month’s!), you are already behind.As a law professor who developed the first blockchain, crypto and law online certificate program, a retail and corporate crypto policy and education trainer, and thought leader appearing regularly on national media, Dr. Evans has done the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.Lots of books and courses teach you which crypto assets to invest in. Digital Money Demystified is the book you read before you dive into those. Visit DigitalMoneyDemystified.com to learn more and prepare for the future of money and wealth today. Some of the talking points in this episode include:Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology can disrupt many industries by offering new ways of exchanging, storing, and managing value and data.  The ten industries I know (fact, not fiction) are being disrupted by cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology right now.Finance and bankingSupply chain managementHealthcareReal estateIdentityEnergyGamingCharity and social impactMedia and entertainmentGovernment and public servicesThe extent of their disruption will vary depending on numerous factors like regulation, innovation, adoption, and integration with current systems. As of the beginning of 2023, we’re in a very uncertain regulatory environment. That’s not a signal for leadership to play a wait-and-see game. When a bill is signed into law (check in with School House Rock if you don’t know how that works ….), if you aren’t staying on the leading edge, you’re on a dinosaur track. The beginning of the end.  It’s not too late!CONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

The beginning of any year is a great time to take stock of the laws and policies that apply to innovation and technology. Where we’ve been, where we currently are, and where we plan on going. There is a lot on the plate of policymakers on both sides of the aisle seeking to protect consumers and investors, as well as technology advocates and innovators who worry about the negative impact that overly restrictive rules and regulations will have on the advancement of innovation. This week, episode 144 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about technology’s progressive future! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY To stay on the leading edge of any opportunity, especially investing, you have to empower yourself with the tools and resources needed to keep your knowledge and skills current. And if you’re relying on last year’s information (or even last month’s!), you are already behind.Sure, you can try to figure it out on your own at YouTube University. The problem is, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction with so many carnival barkers banking on your inexperience, screaming ALL CRYPTO ALL THE TIME, and naysayers, usually from legacy finance, banking on your fear, yelling ALL CRYPTO IS A SCAM, while quietly helping their high net worth clients to invest.All of it muddies the waters when all you want to know is how to get in safely, legally and confidently so you’re not left behind.That’s why I wrote Digital Money Demystified, where I take the top ten crypto myths head on and give you well researched, well supported facts to empower you to make good choices out there in the new digital cash economy.Lots of books and courses teach you which crypto assets to invest in. Digital Money Demystified is the book you read before you dive into those. Visit DigitalMoneyDemystified.com to learn more and prepare for the future of money and wealth today. Adam Kovacevich is the CEO of Chamber of Progress, a new center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting technology’s progressive future.  The organization works to ensure that all Americans benefit from technological leaps, and that the tech industry operates responsibly and fairly.Adam is a veteran Democratic tech industry leader who has had a front row seat for more than 20 years in the tech industry’s political maturation. He is an expert in helping lead technology companies through today’s challenging political environment. Adam also previously led Google’s 15-person U.S. policy strategy and external affairs team.Some of the talking points Adam and I go over in this episode include:What happens when new technology is disrupting heavily regulated industries. The future of wealth and digital assets are tech and finance driven.How technology has helped advance a lot of progressive goals. What’s on the horizon as a matter of policy for technology. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH ADAM: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

With the crypto asset industry's current state after 2022's bankruptcies, shutdowns and concerns over fraudulent actors, I created this masterclass to remind you NOT to keep your cryptocurrencies on centralized exchanges. Remember, not your keys (which are maintained in wallets that YOU control), not your crypto. We will double down on the whole point of crypto in this episode, which is to lean into and embrace the concept of self-custody. But it is not without its challenges and risks of loss. You have to stay on top of this. This week, episode 143 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about taking back control of your crypto! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY To learn more, go to YourSECUREAdvantage.com for a deeper dive into how to keep your crypto assets safe in this crypto winter and all crypto seasons!Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:The diversification of wallets and a reminder of the different types.How to protect your crypto assets.The similarities and differences between CEXs and DEXs.Why it’s essential to keep your crypto out of centralized exchanges.Steps to consider when you are analyzing where to secure your crypto.Best practices when researching and testing wallets.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!LINKS MENTIONED:Tech Intersect #135: The FTX Collapse, Congressional Hearings and Where We Go From HereCONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

There is power and potential in reimagining the use of audio and visual technology. It’s proven that we learn almost 91% better when we have the ability to interact and ask questions of the expert we are learning from. This week, episode 142 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast with Heather Maio-Smith is about making knowledge more accessible through video! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Globally, crypto investors realized total crypto gains of $162.7 billion in 2021, compared to just $32.5 billion in 2020. And in 2022, more than 200 million people worldwide have used crypto. Governments, including the US, are acknowledging the viability of this asset class and institutional investors are increasingly embracing digital currencies in their portfolios, even–and especially–in crypto winter’s bear market.Even with all the price volatility, clearly digital currencies are increasing in popularity, acceptance and adoption. In fact, the only thing more popular than crypto right now (sadly) are crypto scams. Crypto scammers took a record $14 billion in 2021. And the trend continues. So you need to arm yourself with strategies and the latest best practices to help you identify scams and protect against self-custody losses due to user error.You need a S.E.C.U.R.E. Advantage! I’ve got the keys.Register now for this free opportunity to embrace the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at https://advantageevans.com/masterclass. Heather Smith is an experiential exhibit designer who has exhibited in Los Angeles, Cuba, and The United Nations. Heather partnered with USC Shoah Foundation on New Dimensions in Testimony to develop a new interview methodology. Heather now serves as the CVO of StoryFile. Heather’s work has been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, The New Yorker, The BBC and on 60 Minutes.Some of the talking points Heather Maio-Smith and I go over in this episode include:Why we learn better and retain more information when we can ask questions.The power of having access to knowledge in a real human-to-human way.How StoryFile is different than a simple live video.Whether the pandemic helped catapult this experience The future of conversational video technology.CONNECT WITH HEATHER MAIO SMITH:LinkedInStoryFileCONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

From an outsider's perspective, crypto can be intimidating. Still, by taking the time to educate ourselves on the fundamentals of investing in crypto, we can limit the risk and fear and begin to accept it as a digital asset we can really benefit from. This week, episode 141 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about why and how to start your crypto journey in 3 simple steps!Before we get started, a quick reminder on digital safety. There are a LOT of scammers out there on social media impersonating me and other crypto educators and trailblazers and I need your help. Now hear this. I will never slide into your DMs to solicit your time or your money. Like. EVER. So be careful and make good choices! FYI, I developed an entire FREE masterclass about the topic to move safely and confidently in the crypto space with security tips and best practices so check out SecureYourCryptoBag.com for more information.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY After 17 years of entrepreneurship, Ansylla left her hair care business in 2018 and started as a Crypto Confidence Coach offering webinars, classes, online summits, and group coaching programs to empower others with crypto knowledge. In 2021, she authored Start Your Crypto Journey in 3 Simple Steps, an e-book with uncomplicated fundamentals to help crypto newbies safely navigate the crypto space and later added the Start Your Crypto Journey paperback as part of the Crypto Confidence Collection - a set of 4 books to help crypto beginners reach their crypto goals. In an effort to help even more people push past FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt), she has created the Crypto Beginners Bundle - books, tools, and videos that help crypto beginners understand fundamentals, protect their information, secure their assets and create a realistic investment plan.Some of the talking points Ansylla and I go over in this episode include:The 3 fundamentals you need to get started in crypto. Describing crypto in a way that people can relate to. Demystifying crypto as a “get rich quick” scheme and focusing on time in the market vs. timing the market. The 4 things you have to educate yourself on before you invest a dime into crypto. CONNECT WITH ANSYLLA RAMSEY:Crypto Beginners BundleLinkedInInstagramFacebookCrypto Beginner Summit- Jan. 22, 2023CONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

The idea that a person would have a single Gmail or a single Twitter handle for their entire lives is a silly idea. Life is a journey and as we go through different phases as a human, our identities change. We change, so our online identities should be able to change too. This week, episode 140 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about owning your online identity! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Globally, crypto investors realized total crypto gains of $162.7 billion in 2021, compared to just $32.5 billion in 2020. And in 2022, more than 200 million people worldwide have used crypto. Governments, including the US, acknowledge the viability of this asset class and institutional investors are increasingly embracing digital currencies in their portfolios, even–and especially–in crypto winter’s bear market.Even with all the price volatility, clearly digital currencies are increasing in popularity, acceptance and adoption. In fact, the only thing more popular than crypto right now (sadly) are crypto scams. Crypto scammers took a record $14 billion in 2021. And the trend continues. So you need to arm yourself with strategies and the latest best practices to help you identify scams and protect against self-custody losses due to user error.You need a S.E.C.U.R.E. Advantage! I’ve got the keys.Register now for this free opportunity to learn how to enter the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at advantageevans.academy/masterclass. Naveen founded Sparkart, his digital agency, when he was 19. He got involved in the entertainment industry by cold calling Linkin Park prior to the release of their best-selling album Hybrid Theory. Some of the talking points Naveen Jain and I go over in this episode include:How your digital social accounts don’t belong to you, so it’s important to have a website.The ideas behind using NFT for creativity and SSI. Some of the history of emoticons and emojis and how Yat uses that for identity.The importance of the privacy of people and why Naveen believes it’s a human right.CONNECT WITH NAVEEN JAIN:LinkedInTwitterYatTariCONNECT WITH PROF. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect PodcastRapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

So much happened in 2022 in the crypto space, so I wanted to host this masterclass to share where we’ve been, where we are, and where I think we are going. I hope this information will help you confidently reassess and reimagine the future of work and wealth in a way that is safe and legal. This week, episode 139 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about Your Crypto Winter Compass! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Globally, crypto investors realized total crypto gains of $162.7 billion in 2021, compared to just $32.5 billion in 2020. And in 2022, more than 200 million people worldwide have used crypto. Governments, including the US, are acknowledging the viability of this asset class and institutional investors are increasingly embracing digital currencies in their portfolios, even–and especially–in crypto winter’s bear market.Even with all the price volatility, clearly digital currencies are increasing in popularity, acceptance and adoption. In fact, the only thing more popular than crypto right now (sadly) are crypto scams. Crypto scammers took a record $14 billion in 2021. And the trend continues. So you need to arm yourself with strategies and the latest best practices to help you identify scams and protect against self-custody losses due to user error.You need a S.E.C.U.R.E. Advantage! I’ve got the keys.Register now for this free opportunity to embrace the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at https://advantageevans.com/masterclass. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:How I survived past bear chain markets and the history of crypto cycles.How to vet coins, tokens, and blockchain markets.The importance of self-custody. Buying and holding for the long term as opposed to day trading.Whether dollar cost averaging is worth it in a bear market. Digital asset safety best practices. LINKS MENTIONED:Ep 135: The FTX Collapse, Congressional Hearings and Where We Go From HereEp 134: SPotlight with Mark WetjenCONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

It’s time for folks to start thinking about crypto tax. Really, we should consider the possible tax implications with each transaction or taxable event. We need to have a plan for our transition into the future of money and wealth. This week, episode 138 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast with crypto tax consultant Nicki Sanders (formerly with TaxBit) is about preparing your crypto taxes with ease! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Globally, crypto investors realized total crypto gains of $162.7 billion in 2021, compared to just $32.5 billion in 2020. And in 2022, more than 200 million people worldwide have used crypto. Governments, including the US, are acknowledging the viability of this asset class and institutional investors are increasingly embracing digital currencies in their portfolios, even–and especially–in crypto winter’s bear market.You need a S.E.C.U.R.E. Advantage! I’ve got the keys.Register now for this free opportunity to embrace the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at https://advantageevans.com/masterclass. Nicki Sanders is an experienced senior software engineer focused on the blockchain/cryptocurrency industry. She has experience leading blockchain research and development for TaxBit, specifically for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and non-fungible token (NFT) contracts. Nicki is also the co-host of the Imagining the Metaverse podcast.In this episode of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast, Nicki Sanders and I share the importance of managing your crypto taxes so that you can make the most of your finances.Some of the talking points Nicki Sanders and I go over in this episode include:Determining what a taxable event actually is.Best practices for managing the information for your crypto tax prep.The challenges people are having tracking their transactions.CONNECT WITH NICKI SANDERS AND TAXBIT:LinkedInTwitterTaxbit (free service)CONNECT WITH TONYA EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

This is a perfect time of year as we start to reassess where we are and where we’re going so that this time next year, we will be in a better place than today. There’s no better investment, particularly in down markets, than in education. This week, episode 137 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about rethinking the future of online learning! Share your comments, questions and topic ideas here.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Globally, crypto investors realized total crypto gains of $162.7 billion in 2021, compared to just $32.5 billion in 2020. And in 2022, more than 200 million people worldwide have used crypto. You need a S.E.C.U.R.E. Advantage! I’ve got the keys.Register now for this free opportunity to embrace the new digital economy and future of wealth, and do so safely, legally and confidently. Register now at https://advantageevans.com/masterclass. Army Veteran, DeMario McIlwain, focuses his leadership & technical development skills on driving the delivery of next-level EdTech Services, Training, and eLearning Solutions to the masses on a global scale. With an unrivaled track record for helping world-class organizations achieve more business value, highly-sought-after Business Agility Expert & Globally Accredited Trainer & ex BCG'er Dawn Nicole McIlwain uses advanced Agile techniques to produce high-impact training courses at scale.In this episode of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast, DeMario McIlwain, Dawn Nicole McIlwain, and I are sharing the importance of using innovative tech with online learning.Some of the talking points DeMario and Dawn Nicole McIlwain go over in this episode include:Where online learning is now and how Skilldora helps bring solutions to online learning.How combining social media and course content became the backbone of Skilldora.Where the future of education is headed with the help of innovative tech.The power and commitment to owning your intellectual property.CONNECT WITH GUESTS:LinkedIn - DeMarioLinkedIn - Dawn NicoleSkilldoraCONNECT WITH PROF. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for podcast updates and exclusive contentRapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Galati Media, LLC.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

In my last special episode, I talked about FTX crypto exchange founder, Sam Bankman-Fried's, arrest in the Bahamas and the list of charges from the Department of Justice, SEC and CFTC. SBF is not the only one in legal jeopardy. Celebrities Tom Brady (geez, he's had a BAD year, huh?), Larry David and Kevin O’Leary are on the wrong side of legal action, as well. I talked about this legal angle on the 12-15-2022 episode of Yahoo Finance LIVE.Days after SBF filed for FTX bankruptcy, attorney Adam Moskowitz of The Moskowitz Law Firm, a South Florida litigation boutique, and Boies Schiller Flexner filed actions in Miami federal and state court against Bankman-Fried and celebrity promoters of the exchange.The federal class action suits allege that FTX’s yield-bearing accounts (YBAs), which pay interest on crypto holdings, were actually unregistered securities in violation of both state and federal securities laws and that celebrities who promoted them should therefore be on the hook for investor damages.SAFETY DISCLAIMER: There are a LOT of scammers out there on social media impersonating me and other crypto educators and trailblazers and I need your help. Now hear this. I will never slide into your DMs to say “peace and blessings” or hey. And I will never reach out to solicit your time or your money. Like. EVER. So be careful and make good choices! FYI, I developed an entire FREE masterclass about the topic, so check out SecureYourCryptoBag.com for more information.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY  Show Contact:Questions and requests? Leave a message: speakpipe.com/techintersectFollow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP 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

In this special episode of the Tech Intersect Podcast I share my initial thoughts on a week that will go down in crypto history regarding the FTX centralized crypto exchange and its (currently behind Bahamian bars) disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried. It’s been all over the news and social and I have received so many questions about it that I needed to hop on here with some feedback in preparation for my full recap and my year-end "state of crypto” episode this coming Friday, December 16th. So be sure you’ve subscribed on your favorite podcast app or platform or at techintersect.buzzsprout.com. SAFETY DISCLAIMER: There are a LOT of scammers out there on social media impersonating me and other crypto educators and trailblazers and I need your help. Now hear this. I will never slide into your DMs to say “peace and blessings” or hey. And I will never reach out to solicit your time or your money. Like. EVER. So be careful and make good choices! FYI, I developed an entire FREE masterclass about the topic, so check out SecureYourCryptoBag.com for more information.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY  Ready for YOUR advantage?  With Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the way, the cryptocurrency market is booming. And growing. With thousands of different types of crypto (and counting), crypto is a fast-paced, fast moving emerging asset class. Find out what banks, governments, and companies like Paypal don’t want you to know about owning crypto and holding it in your own wallet or self-guided crypto IRA. Bottom line? It’s a wave. And you deserve this opportunity to ride it all the way to financial freedom that leads to economic empowerment and generational wealth. LEARN safely, legally and confidently while you LEARN so you CAN:transform your relationship with moneygenerate wealth in the new digital cash economycreate digital ownership streams that lead to generational wealthvet, buy, store, trade, earn, and sell cryptocurrenciesengage in “defi” to lend and leverage your cryptocreate, buy and trade creative and collectible NFTsCourses include: monthly live masterclasseslive Q&A with our expertsactive learning milestonesheadlines and hot topicsreplay libraryresources Bank (a $500 value)preferred access to invite-only eventspreferred pricing for courses and eventsdiscounted 1:1 sessionsMore information at advantageevans.com/Show Contact:Questions and requests? Leave a message: speakpipe.com/techintersectFollow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP 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

In this episode of Tech Intersect, I invited Mark Wetjen, head of policy and regulatory strategy at FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, on to discuss the recent bipartisan legislative initiatives that seek to clarify the crypto asset regulatory environment and also about a really exciting crypto education initiative recently launched by FTX, #GetToKnowCrypto, and about how platforms like FTX can play an important role in ensuring the future of work, wealth and creativity are accessible and inclusive for all. There are a LOT of scammers out there on social media impersonating me. I will never slide into your DMs to solicit your time or your money.  I created a FREE masterclass about the topic, at SecureYourCryptoBag.comPOWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY  With thousands of different types of crypto, crypto is a fast-paced, fast moving emerging asset class. Find out what banks, governments, and companies like Paypal don’t want you to know about owning crypto and holding it in your own wallet or self-guided crypto IRA. Bottom line? It’s a wave. And you deserve this opportunity to ride it all the way to financial freedom that leads to economic empowerment and generational wealth. LEARN safely, legally and confidently while you EARN so you CAN:transform your relationship with moneygenerate wealth in the new digital cash economycreate digital ownership streams that lead to generational wealthvet, buy, store, trade, earn, and sell cryptocurrenciesengage in “defi” to lend and leverage your cryptocreate, buy and trade creative and collectible NFTsInfo at advantageevans.com/special Twitter: @MarkWetjenWeb: GetToKnowCrypto.us | FTXpolicy.comShow Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC, and Stephanie Renee for Creator’s Child Prod. 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

In honor of Representative-Elect Maxwell Frost's epic win  to represent Florida's 10th congressional district as the FIRST Generation Z candidate to head to Congress, I've selected my May 10, 2022 conversation with him about Congress, crypto and the future of economic justice to spotlight for this week's episode. Gun violence prevention was a core tenet of Frost's campaign platform, as well as supporting social, environmental and economic justice policies like Medicare for all and a Green New Deal. And as a member of Maxwell's Blockchain Advisory Council, I enjoyed exploring some of the most important questions and opportunities in the future of wealth for systemically marginalized folks, and making the case for bitcoin and DeFI as progressive agenda items.****Join the Rachel Rogers & Hello Seven MAKE MONEY MOVES Challenge [affiliate] ****POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY  Ready for YOUR advantage?  With Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the way, the cryptocurrency market is booming. And growing. With thousands of different types of crypto (and counting), crypto is a fast-paced, fast moving emerging asset class. Find out what banks, governments, and companies like Paypal don’t want you to know about owning crypto and holding it in your own wallet or self-guided crypto IRA. Bottom line? It’s a wave. And you deserve this opportunity to ride it all the way to financial freedom that leads to economic empowerment and generational wealth. LEARN safely, legally ,and confidently while you EARN so you CAN:transform your relationship with moneygenerate wealth in the new digital cash economycreate digital ownership streams that lead to generational wealthvet, buy, store, trade, earn, and sell cryptocurrenciesengage in “defi” to lend and leverage your cryptocreate, buy and trade creative and collectible NFTsJoin now at advantageevans.com/specialGuest Contact:Twitter: @MaxwellFrostFLShow Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast 877396b7023304e587d4b08ba74a5443116eafc0Regulate & 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

In this episode of Tech Intersect, I speak with Gabrielle Hibbert, a Fellow at the Decentralized Future Council. In Focusing on policy education and advocacy, the DFC is working to build the next stage of the internet- one of innovation and human empowerment. Gabrielle started her career in public policy after working across both Capitol Hill and various non-profit and consultant agencies across the DMV. In 2018, she began researching blockchain and programming smart contracts after learning about decentralized ledger technologies (DLT). In 2020, she co-led the College of William & Mary’s Blockchain Lab. She is also currently the Government and Policy Officer at Least Authority, a security consulting and privacy firm based in Berlin, Germany. ****Join the Rachel Rogers & Hello Seven MAKE MONEY MOVES Challenge [affiliate] ****POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY  Ready for YOUR advantage?  With Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the way, the cryptocurrency market is booming. And growing. With thousands of different types of crypto (and counting), crypto is a fast-paced, fast moving emerging asset class. Find out what banks, governments, and companies like Paypal don’t want you to know about owning crypto and holding it in your own wallet or self-guided crypto IRA. Bottom line? It’s a wave. And you deserve this opportunity to ride it all the way to financial freedom that leads to economic empowerment and generational wealth. LEARN safely, legally ,and confidently while you EARN so you CAN:transform your relationship with moneygenerate wealth in the new digital cash economycreate digital ownership streams that lead to generational wealthvet, buy, store, trade, earn, and sell cryptocurrenciesengage in “defi” to lend and leverage your cryptocreate, buy and trade creative and collectible NFTsInfo at advantageevans.com/specialGuest Contact:LI: Gabrielle HibbertShow Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast 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