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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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  • Oct 27, 2025 · 42 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: National Cryptocurrency Association's Ali Tager: Real Crypto Stories Beyond the Hype—Financial Freedom for Everyday Americans

    How a Texas mother used crypto to escape financial abuse when traditional banks couldn't protect her. Dr. Tonya Evans and Ali Tager from the National Cryptocurrency Association share real stories of everyday Americans finding financial freedom through digital assets. Discover why women and underserved communities are turning to cryptocurrency for privacy, autonomy, and wealth building beyond Wall Street. Ali reveals NCA's crypto holder survey findings and new educational tools launching soon,

  • Oct 20, 2025 · 22 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: When the Lights Go Out - How Offline Digital Money Protects You When Systems Fail

    What happens when the grid goes down or banks freeze accounts? Dr. Tonya M. Evans explores the rise of offline digital money—“freedom money”—and why it’s key to democracy. From Ghana’s e-zwich to India’s digital rupee and the lessons of EndSARS, she reveals how resilient payment systems protect rights when connected ones fail. Plus, she shares lessons from her e-book, The Cooperative Economics of Crypto.

  • Oct 13, 2025 · 32 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Women and Crypto: Your Global Guide to Investing, Avoiding Scams & Building Wealth

    Is crypto safe for women investors, professionals and innovators? In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans debunks 5 persistent myths keeping women out of the digital asset economy, exposes common scams and imposter tactics, and profiles Black women leaders building the future of finance: EMTECH's Carmelle Cadet, KoinKoin's Mimi Kufuor, and the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency's Adilah Holivay. Learn why women hold only 26% of crypto globally—yet outperform when they invest. Discover how bloc

  • Oct 6, 2025 · 36 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: What Happens When AI Meets DeFI?

    What happens when artificial intelligence starts managing money on the blockchain? In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans explores the rise of "DeAI"—the fusion of AI and decentralized finance—and what it means for regulators, investors, and innovators. Discover how autonomous systems are reshaping markets, compliance, and opportunity while challenging exclusionary legacy systems that have long limited access to wealth. From regulatory readiness to democratized finance, Dr. Evans explains why trans

  • Sep 29, 2025 · 14 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Walking with Du Bois, Dreaming with Nkrumah - Unlocking Africa’s Digital Economy

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Professor Tonya M. Evans reflects on her journey through Accra, from walking through W.E.B. Du Bois’ home to standing at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, and connects these powerful moments in history to the future of Africa’s digital economy. Drawing from her keynote at the Digital Assets Summit Africa, she explores Ghana’s pioneering role with mobile money and the upcoming eCedi CBDC, Nigeria’s new securities framework for virtual assets, and South Africa’s li

  • Sep 22, 2025 · 28 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Risk-Ready - Africa’s Digital Asset Future is NOW! (PT 4)

    In this final episode of our Cooperative Economics of Crypto in Africa series, Prof. Tonya M. Evans takes you behind the scenes of her upcoming keynote at Digital Assets Summit Africa 2025. She breaks down a simple five-lens playbook for smarter, safer crypto adoption, explains why stablecoins matter, and highlights Ghanaian fintech innovators like WeWire, Nala, Busha, Kotani Pay and Startbutton. The big takeaway? Local choices in Africa’s digital economy are shaping the future of money worldwid

  • Sep 15, 2025 · 14 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: From Bans to Blueprint - Africa’s Crypto Regulation Comes of Age (PT 3)

    In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans continues her Cooperative Economics of Crypto in Africa series and reveals how Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa went from crypto critics to joining the effort to lead globally in just 24 months. Discover how Africans are using text messages to send digital money without internet, how local startups are processing over a billion dollars in cross-border payments, and why government digital currencies are working alongside stablecoins to serve 1.4 billion people.

  • Sep 8, 2025 · 22 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Cooperative Economics of Crypto in Africa (Part 2 of 4)

    In this episode, Dr. Tonya Evans explores the transformative potential of remittances and stablecoins in Africa, emphasizing the importance of cooperative economics and regulatory leadership. She discusses how crypto adoption is reshaping financial practices, particularly for small businesses and families, and highlights the need for a balanced approach to regulation that fosters innovation while protecting consumers.

  • Sep 1, 2025 · 16 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Cooperative Economics of Crypto in Africa (Part 1 of 4)

    In this episode, Dr. Tonya Evans explores the transformative role of crypto and digital finance in Africa, emphasizing the continent's unique position to leverage cooperative economics and mobile money systems. She discusses the regulatory landscape, the dominance of stablecoins, and how traditional cooperative finance practices are being integrated with modern technology to create a more inclusive financial ecosystem. The conversation highlights practical use cases of stablecoins in Africa, con

  • Aug 11, 2025 · 17 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Your 401(k) Just Got a Crypto Upgrade - What Trump's Executive Order Means for Your Retirement

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya Evans breaks down Trump's August 7th executive order allowing cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) plans, and what it means for your retirement strategy. Discover the difference between existing Bitcoin IRAs and new 401(k) crypto options, learn the three critical questions every retirement saver should ask their financial advisor, and understand why this regulatory clarity creates massive opportunities for informed investors.

  • Aug 4, 2025 · 20 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: How Will Legal, Financial & Risk Professionals Profit From the New Crypto Era?

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya Evans discusses the significant opportunities arising from the White House Digital Assets Report and recent regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. While the industry spent $245 million securing this regulatory framework, almost no lawyers, financial advisors, or compliance professionals are prepared to serve the growing number of clients interested in digital assets. Dr. Evans reveals how crypto-competent professionals are charging 25-40% prem

  • Jul 28, 2025 · 20 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Crypto Week Part 2 - CBDCs, Financial Surveillance & the Future of Digital Money

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down what’s really going on with digital money in the U.S. and around the world. She explains why some lawmakers want to ban a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), how that’s different from cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins, and what it all means for your privacy, financial freedom, and future. You’ll also learn what other countries like China and Ghana are doing with digital currencies—and why it’s so i

  • Jul 21, 2025 · 22 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Is Crypto Safer Now? Crypto Week’s Risk vs Reward Explained

    Is crypto finally safe—or just another way for the powerful to profit? In this episode of Confidently Crypto with Dr. Tonya M. Evans, we break down what really happened during Crypto Week in Congress, why stablecoins and market structure reforms matter, and how new U.S. legislation could reshape the future of digital assets. From the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts to rising scams and regulatory power plays, this episode helps investors understand what’s real, what’s risky, and what’s next. Listen now

  • Jul 14, 2025 · 19 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Protect Your Crypto Innovation- How to Build an IP Portfolio for Blockchain Success

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down why your intellectual property (IP) portfolio is one of the most overlooked but absolutely essential assets in the crypto and blockchain economy. From NFT platforms and DeFi protocols to tokenized real estate and DAO tooling, Web3 innovation is booming. But so are IP lawsuits, patent trolls, and high-stakes litigation. If you’re not building an IP strategy into your crypto business model, you’re putting your innovation—and val

  • Jul 7, 2025 · 18 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: The Competence Gap - Why Only Web3-Ready Lawyers Will Lead (And How)

    Are you a lawyer who keeps hearing about crypto but feels unprepared to advise clients? You're not alone—and you're not behind. But it's time to get serious about Web3 competence. According to recent surveys, over 60% of lawyers encounter crypto-related questions from clients, but less than 20% feel competent to provide guidance. This gap isn't just growing—it's creating real professional liability risks. In this episode, legal expert Dr. Tonya M. Evans reveals the five critical gaps that are p

  • Jun 30, 2025 · 16 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Crypto-Backed Mortgages Are Here—What the FHA’s New Rules Mean for You

    Can your Bitcoin help you buy a house? Yes. But there’s a twist. Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down a big change in the mortgage world: for the first time, some crypto can count when applying for a home loan. She explains what this means, who benefits, and why where you store your crypto matters. Plus: the latest news on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and the rise of DeFi.

  • Jun 23, 2025 · 24 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: Protect Your Project - Patent Trolls Are Coming for Crypto

    In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans discusses the alarming rise of patent trolls in the Web3 space, particularly targeting crypto projects like Bitcoin mining and stablecoins. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the legal landscape and protecting intellectual property to foster innovation and avoid costly litigation. The conversation also touches on recent developments in the crypto market, including stablecoin regulations and cybersecurity threats, urging listen

  • Jun 16, 2025 · 45 min

    Confidently Crypto w/ Dr. Tonya Evans: #ICYMI - Revolutionizing Finance: The Case for CBDCs

    In this special throwback episode from Tech Intersect, Dr. Tonya M. Evans sits down with Carmelle Cadet, founder and CEO of EmTech, to explore a powerful but often overlooked area of digital currency innovation: Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs. Together, they unpack the role CBDCs can play in promoting financial inclusion and modernizing outdated financial infrastructure. The conversation covers everything from blockchain-based payment systems and cross-border transaction efficiencies