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Tech intersect™ podcast

Tech Intersect™ Podcast is a weekly show that features engaging conversations with rising stars and industry leaders that help you demystify leading-edge trends at the heart of where law, business and tech intersect.

Topics include the business, legal and ethical issues that have emerged due to the meteoric rise of Web 3.0 technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and machine learning, virtual and augmented reality and connected devices that make up the Internet of things (IoT).

Some of the greatest innovations present some of our most pressing legal issues and business concerns around data integrity, privacy, and security. And speaking of business, we also cover leadership, entrepreneurship, upskilling, new collar jobs, social impact, inclusion and equity and all things related to the future of technology, work and the world.

To sum it all up, you’ll hear from both new and notable legal, business and technology experts all selected to help to keep you ahead of the curve and “in the know”!

Tech Intersect #209: How DeFi Can Revolutionize Financial Inclusion with Rashan Colbert – Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans

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:LinkedIndYdX TradingGetting a Grip SubstackCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Web: Tech Intersect Podcast RESOURCES: Digital Money DemystifiedAdvantageEvans.comExplore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout – Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE 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.comHow to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.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