The regulatory landscape is shifting. The advisors who get there first will define the next decade.
Strategic clarity at the intersection of law, policy, and digital assets — so you can be the trusted voice in the room.
Regulatory complexity is accelerating. Most advisors aren't equipped.
The landscape won't wait
The GENIUS Act, Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, VASP licensing regimes, stablecoin frameworks — the rules are being written now. Clients need guidance before frameworks lock in.
The stakes are board-level
Institutions entering digital asset markets face regulatory exposure that reaches the boardroom. One misstep in a multi-jurisdictional environment can define an institution's trajectory.
Clarity is the competitive edge
The professionals who can translate regulatory complexity into confident, actionable strategy — for clients, for boards, for regulators — are the ones who lead the room.
What becomes possible.
Strategic regulatory counsel for financial institutions, VASPs, and central banks navigating digital asset markets across emerging and established jurisdictions — from VASP licensing to framework development and compliant implementation, with board-level advisory bridging traditional finance and digital assets.
Start with the State of Crypto Executive Summary
A clear read on 16 months of U.S. digital asset policy — the GENIUS Act, the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction, and what comes next.
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Every piece of the regulatory landscape is already on the table. The question is who helps you put it together.
What you gain when you work with Dr. Evans.
Regulatory foresight, not just compliance
You don't just know the current rules — you understand where frameworks are heading. Congressional testimony, central bank consultation, and active policy development give you intelligence most advisors never access.
Governance strategy that holds up
Board leadership at Digital Currency Group and the Maker Ecosystem Growth Foundation means the governance frameworks you receive are tested at the highest institutional level — not theoretical.
Ground-level intelligence from emerging markets
Active regulatory work across Nigeria, Ghana, Bermuda, and the U.S. gives your institution the on-the-ground intelligence needed to enter high-growth digital asset markets with confidence.
A strategy built to protect and enable
Decades spanning traditional finance law, digital asset regulation, and cross-border compliance. You get strategies that protect your institution while enabling the innovation your clients demand.
"Dr. Evans possesses a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, legal acumen, and an unparalleled ability to distill complex ideas into accessible insights."
"Tonya is an amazing advocate and domain expert in the blockchain and digital asset markets."
Doug Mehne · Chair, Boston Blockchain Association
"Tonya absolutely stole the show during the Practising Law Institute's panel — praised for her engaging and intersectional conversation about economic empowerment through Web3."
Khurshid Khoja · CEO, Greenbridge Corporate Counsel P.C.
"Tonya gave a super professional presentation and overview of digital assets — token types defined in regulation and examples across jurisdictions."
Jill Lagos Shemin · Head of Policy, EMTECH
Digital Money Demystified
The essential foundation for professionals who need to separate regulatory reality from market hype before advising clients or institutions on digital assets.
What Leaders Are Saying
"At the heart of our advocacy is education, and this book perfectly mirrors our mission, demystifying complex concepts and empowering readers to embrace the financial future. Digital Money Demystified masterfully achieves this."
Kristin Smith — CEO, Blockchain Association
"Cutting through all the hype and anchored on direct and up-front myth-busting, Digital Money Demystified navigates the reader through often common and always critical refrains where the role of crypto and blockchains are often dismissed."
Dante Disparte — Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Policy, Circle
"Prof. Evans has created a masterclass in understanding, appreciating, and leveraging the crypto domain. I recommend it to all who are concerned about ensuring that the future we're collectively building includes all of us."
Sheila Warren — CEO, Crypto Council for Innovation; Co-Host, Money Reimagined Podcast
"This book is more than a guide, it's a call to action. Digital Money Demystified builds on Professor Evans' extensive knowledge, academic rigor, and real-world expertise to deliver a clear, cogent, and comprehensive guide."
Lynette Khalfani-Cox — Money Coach
Amazon Reviews
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"This book is thoughtfully written for people who are new to crypto. It gives you clear explanations and definitions of the language of digital currency. Definitely a must buy."
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"Tonya is an expert in crypto currency and has taught many classes. This book takes all the learnings and best practices and puts it in an easy to read and follow framework."
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