Tech Intersect #196: The Intersection of Blockchain, Policy, and Advocacy in Congress with Dave Grimaldi

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.Blockchain has unfortunately not yet been defined by its numerous important and consequential ‘pros’ but rather spotlighted in the news by the few debilitating high-profile cons (pun intended). This puts us in the challenging position to reverse the perspective of skeptics in Congress to advocate for innovation-friendly policies and regulations that will advance this technology in a positive direction. Today’s guest Dave Grimaldi joins us to paint the picture of the challenges and opportunities in the industry through the lens of our policy-makers. This week, episode 196 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the intersection of Blockchain, policy, and advocacy in Congress. POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Navigate your way from cash to crypto with Digital Money Demystified. Dive into the definitive guide on crypto myths and truths by Professor Tonya M. Evans. This isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to the decentralized web’s future of work, wealth, and creativity. Head over to DigitalMoneyDemystified.com and embark on your crypto journey today! Dave Grimaldi is a distinguished advocate and strategist whose career spans significant roles in Congress, the FCC, and leading disruptive technology companies through the labyrinth of government regulations and policymaking. He is currently the Executive Vice President and Head of Government Relations at Blockchain Association. Dave is at the forefront of advocating for pro-innovation policy and regulatory framework for the crypto economy. Topics Dave and I go over in this episode include:Navigating the regulatory space in the Blockchain ecosystem is challenging due to the complexity of the technology and skepticism of regulators and policymakers. ETFs provide an on-ramp for investors to gain exposure to cryptographically secured assets in a regulated market. The future of crypto regulation is uncertain, with ongoing litigation and the need for clearer definitions and guidelines from Congress.Use cases are crucial for demonstrating the benefits of Blockchain technology and gaining support from policymakers. CONNECT WITH DAVE GRIMALDI:LinkedInBlockchain AssociationX (Twitter) @dfgrimaldiCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: [email protected] Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: https://advantageevans.activehosted.com/f/6 RESOURCES:Buy the Book + Leave 5 Star Review Digital Money DemystifiedConsulting, Courses and Community: AdvantageEvans.comDigital Money Demystified Investor + Professional Digest: Subscribe to My SubstackExplore 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 FREERegulate & 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