Tech Intersect #209: How DeFi Can Revolutionize Financial Inclusion with Rashan Colbert

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.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.comSubscribe to My SubstackLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEDigital Gold by Nathaniel PopperThe Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson Explore 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