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Dr. Tonya Evans

The new economy is still moving faster than the information reaching you. This is not a failure of your intelligence. It is a failure of a system that was never built to make this clear to people like you. The regulatory landscape is shifting. Every week the rules change. New regulation. New technology. New money. So, every week, "Confidently Crypto & More!" will give you the insights and information to empower your next moves. Hosted by Dr. Tonya Evans, a singular authority on all things crypto, the show is your weekly guide through the new economy: digital assets, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, Web3, and the policy shaping all four.

Dr. Evans is an attorney and former tenured law professor turned full-time regulatory strategist who leads Advantage Evans Global Regulatory Strategies. She has testified before Congress, advised central bank crypto policy in West Africa, and 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 comes next. The headlines aren't going to slow down. The only question is whether you will meet them confused or prepared. Be prepared! Tune into "Confidently Crypto & More!" Clarity to Strategy. Learn where to start: TonyaEvans.com/starthere.

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Episodes86

  • March 9 · 39 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Future of Crypto Banking feat. Caitlin Long

    Just days ago, Kraken became the first cryptocurrency company in U.S. history to receive a Federal Reserve master account — gaining direct access to the same payment rails that traditional banks have controlled for decades. That breakthrough is the perfect lens for this conversation, because Dr. Tonya M. Evans's guest, Caitlin Long, has been fighting for exactly that kind of access for years. Long is the founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, a Harvard-educated Wall Street veteran turned crypto banki

  • March 2 · 21 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: When the World Burns, Your Money Shouldn't: What the Iran Strikes Prove About Crypto

    Bombs are falling on Tehran. Banks are freezing. Millions just lost access to their money. And Bitcoin is still working. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the U.S. military strikes on Iran and what this crisis reveals about why cryptocurrency was built for moments like this. Using real-world evidence from Ukraine, Sudan, Venezuela, Lebanon, the 2025 Spain and Portugal blackouts, and the current Iran conflict, she explains how Bitcoin and digital assets function as financial lifelin

  • February 23 · 22 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans #ICYMI: Bitcoin and Crime: The Truth the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Exposes

    In case you missed it, check out this special breaking news episode from 2.12.26! Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, taken from her Tucson home in the middle of the night, and the $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand that followed. Dr. Evans examines why the kidnapper's decision to demand cryptocurrency may be one of their biggest mistakes, explaining how Bitcoin's public blockchain creates a permanent, traceable record that law enforcement can follow in real

  • February 17 · 16 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: We Got GENIUS but Not CLARITY: A 15-Month Crypto Regulation Reality Check

    Dr. Tonya Evans revisits two Forbes predictions she made in late 2024 about crypto regulation and the Democratic Party's crypto strategy. Fifteen months later, Congress passed the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act—but market structure legislation is stuck in a fractured Senate. She breaks down the three Democratic camps shaping crypto's future, Fairshake's $193M war chest for 2026, Senator Lummis's surprise exit, and why Trump's crypto empire changed everything. A must-listen policy deep dive for c

  • February 12 · 22 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Bitcoin and Crime: The Truth the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Exposes

    In this special breaking news episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, taken from her Tucson home in the middle of the night, and the $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand that followed. Dr. Evans examines why the kidnapper's decision to demand cryptocurrency may be one of their biggest mistakes, explaining how Bitcoin's public blockchain creates a permanent, traceable record that law enforcement can follow in real time. The episode separates fact from fi

  • February 9 · 20 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Bitcoin Crashed 50% — Is It Finally Dead? Why This Market Crash Is Different (And Why It Isn't)

    Bitcoin has been declared dead more than 460 times — and this week's crash from its October all-time high of $126,000 to a low of $60,000 had the obituary writers sharpening their pens again. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down what actually happened, why it happened, and why understanding Bitcoin's four-year halving cycle is the difference between panic and preparation. She unpacks the global forces behind this selloff — from the Kevin Warsh Fed nomination to U.S./Iran tensions to b

  • February 2 · 24 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans #ICYMI: 5 Crypto Career Paths for Legal Financial & Compliance Professionals

    Check out this #Throwback episode of Confidently Crypto from 1.5.26!! The CLARITY Act is advancing through the Senate. The GENIUS Act is law. The OCC just approved five major crypto firms for trust bank charters. The regulatory framework for digital assets is being built—and it needs professionals who understand both traditional finance and blockchain. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the five highest-value reskilling opportunities for lawyers, accountants, compliance officers,

  • January 26 · 15 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Fork in the Road: Freedom Money Means Nothing If We Ignore the War on Freedom

    In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans explores the intersection of financial freedom and social justice, focusing on recent events in Minneapolis where American citizens were killed by federal agents. She stresses the need to align the principles of decentralization and financial autonomy with broader societal values, questioning the crypto industry's alignment with centralized political agendas. Dr. Evans urges listeners to use their voices for accountability and to protect essential freedoms, dr

  • January 19 · 40 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Bad Checks and Blockchain: From MLK's Dream to the Memecoin Mayor's Disaster

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mimi Kufuor, a prominent figure in the crypto space and COO of Koin Koin in Ghana. They delve into the recent NYC token debacle, highlighting the implications of political meme coins on the credibility of the cryptocurrency industry. The discussion draws parallels between the economic justice themes of Martin Luther King Jr. and the current landscape of digital assets, emphasizing the need

  • January 12 · 28 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Freedom Money: How Crypto Is Powering Social Justice Movements Around the World

    In this timely episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans explores how cryptocurrency has become a lifeline for social justice movements around the world, from Nigerian feminists who kept the #EndSARS protests funded after banks froze their accounts, to Afghan women preserving their savings when the Taliban seized power, to Ukrainians receiving $225 million in wartime donations within weeks. But this isn't just a story about "over there."

  • January 5 · 24 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: 5 Crypto Career Paths for Legal Financial & Compliance Professionals

    The CLARITY Act is advancing through the Senate. The GENIUS Act is law. The OCC just approved five major crypto firms for trust bank charters. The regulatory framework for digital assets is being built—and it needs professionals who understand both traditional finance and blockchain. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the five highest-value reskilling opportunities for lawyers, accountants, compliance officers, and finance professionals ready to pivot into Web3 without starting over

  • Dec 29, 2025 · 35 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Year Crypto Came Home: 2025 Review + Kwanzaa's 7 Principles for Building Digital Wealth

    In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans reflects on the transformative year of 2025 for cryptocurrency, highlighting significant regulatory advancements such as the approval of Bitcoin ETFs and the passage of the Genius Act. She emphasizes the importance of cooperative economics through the lens of Kwanzaa's principles, particularly focusing on the role of community in building wealth and the global impact of crypto, especially in Africa. The discussion underscores the need for self-determination, c

  • Dec 23, 2025 · 23 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Real Value of Bitcoin Compared to Dollars and Gold, Explained

    Join Dr. Tonya M. Evans on "Confidently Crypto" as she demystifies the world of digital assets and explores the intrinsic value of Bitcoin. Dive into insightful discussions on the future of finance, the role of cryptocurrencies, and the evolving landscape of digital economies. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this podcast offers clarity and confidence in navigating the digital asset economy. Subscribe now to stay informed and empowered in the world of crypto.

  • Dec 15, 2025 · 18 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: 5 Crypto Firms Just Became Banks! Here's Why It Matters For You

    Five crypto companies just got the keys to federal banking. The OCC granted national trust bank charters to Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos—and that's never happened before. Dr. Tonya M. Evans explains what this actually means, how it ties to the GENIUS Act, and why it matters if you've ever been denied a loan, hit with predatory fees, or told banking "isn't for you."

  • Dec 1, 2025 · 14 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans #ICYMI: Episode 1 Throwback!

    This is a throwback to episode 1 of Confidently Crypto on Financially Speaking! Chief Learning Optimizer and author of "Digital Money Demystified," Dr. Tonya Evans, introduces her weekly Monday series on Financially Speaking called, 'Confidently Crypto.'

  • Nov 24, 2025 · 39 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Bitcoin Crashed 33%—Don't Crash Out, Cash In (On Tax Savings)

    Bitcoin dropped from its all-time high of $126,210 to around $84,700—its worst month in two years. While retail investors panic-sell, institutional investors like Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund are quietly buying the dip. So who's really losing here? In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down why this crash created the single biggest tax-saving opportunity of 2025—and why it expires December 31st. Dr. Evans explains tax-loss harvesting: a legal strategy that allows

  • Nov 17, 2025 · 46 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: From Meta to African Fintech: Mimi Kufuor on Women in Leadership & the $150M KoinKoin Story

    Africa isn't catching up on crypto—it's leading. Dr. Tonya M. Evans talks with Mimi Kufuor, CEO of KoinKoin Ghana, about building a digital asset platform driven by utility, not speculation. Mimi shares her journey from Meta to African fintech, explaining why stablecoins prevent money from fluctuating in everyday transactions, how KoinKoin doubled revenues to £150 million across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, and what it means to advocate for women in tech leadership while bridging tra

  • Nov 10, 2025 · 32 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Fed, Inflation & Bitcoin: Why Financial Freedom Matters Now

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya Evans explores the current state of the cryptocurrency market and its connection to the broader economy, particularly in light of recent actions by the Federal Reserve. She draws parallels between today's economic conditions and the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin as a response to systemic failures in traditional finance. The episode highlights the need for education and preparation in navigating the evolving financial

  • Nov 3, 2025 · 47 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: From Supply Chains to Smart Chains: DASA's Peter Frimpong Manso on Africa’s $5.6B Crypto Future

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans sits down with Peter Frimpong Manso, convener of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA), to unpack how digital assets are transforming Africa’s financial future. Drawing on 15 years of supply chain and procurement experience at BP and Fujitsu, Peter reframes crypto as critical financial infrastructure—not speculation. Together, they explore Ghana’s leadership through the Bank of Ghana’s crypto licensing framework, the need for regulatio