The authority institutions call
first.
Dr. Tonya M. Evans is the strategist advisor regulators, financial institutions, and global media turn to when precision on digital asset law and policy is non-negotiable.
As Seen & Heard On
The record speaks for itself.
Federal Judicial Service
Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit — the foundational judicial rigor that shapes every regulatory strategy she architects.
BigLaw Practice
Sophisticated commercial practice at Pepper Hamilton and Drinker Biddle & Reath, spanning intellectual property, wealth management, and transactional law.
U.S. Bar Licensure
Licensed attorney in four U.S. jurisdictions, bringing multi-state regulatory expertise to every engagement.
U.S. Congressional Testimony
Called before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets (2023) — one of a small number of practitioners to provide direct congressional testimony on digital asset policy.
Independent Board Member, Digital Currency Group
Governance, risk management, and institutional decision-making at one of the world's most influential blockchain investment firms (2023–Present).
CBN VASP Expert Reviewer
Invited as External Expert Reviewer for the Central Bank of Nigeria's landmark Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations (2025) — sovereign-level regulatory development.
First Blockchain Law Program
Pioneered the first Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & Law program at any U.S. law school (2017) — years ahead of the regulatory curve.
Academic Leadership
Tenured Professor at Penn State Dickinson Law (2020–2025); formerly chaired the Maker Ecosystem Growth Foundation (2020–2021).
Global Strategic Practice
Transitioned June 2025 to serving global clients exclusively — central banks, financial institutions, and enterprises across Nigeria, Ghana, Bermuda, and the U.S.
Selected engagements & briefings.
Where the commentary shapes the conversation.
"The Regulatory Moment: What Institutions Need to Know About Crypto in 2025"
Live interview on the state of U.S. digital asset regulation, the GENIUS Act, and what financial institutions must do now to prepare for the next policy wave.
"Dr. Evans on Why Africa's VASP Frameworks Are Setting the Global Standard"
Analysis of the CBN's landmark Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations and the broader implications for emerging market digital finance.
"Stablecoins, CBDCs, and the Race for Digital Financial Sovereignty"
Dr. Evans unpacks the competitive geopolitics behind central bank digital currencies and the strategic implications for private financial institutions.
"Crypto Regulation: Separating Signal from Noise"
Public broadcast commentary on the real-world impact of congressional action on digital asset markets and consumer protections.
Regular Contributor: Digital Asset Policy & Fintech Regulation
Ongoing analysis of evolving regulatory frameworks, institutional adoption, and compliance strategy for the world's leading business publication.
"Confidently Crypto™" — Weekly Regulatory Commentary
Nationally broadcast program bringing Dr. Evans' regulatory expertise directly to investors, professionals, and institutions navigating the digital asset landscape.
"DNA Legacy Blockchain Brokerage & DOWSERS Align to Champion Formal Verification as the New Global Standard for Blockchain Security"
The announcement names Dr. Evans as an incoming strategic client — a signal of her expanding advisory footprint at the frontier of blockchain security and institutional compliance.
The intellectual record.
The GENIUS Act: What Stablecoin Legislation Means for Banks, Issuers, and Compliance Teams
SEC vs. CFTC: The Jurisdiction War That Will Define Crypto Regulation for a Decade
Africa's Digital Asset Regulatory Revolution: Why the Global Benchmark Is Being Set in Lagos
Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: The Policy Implications No One Is Talking About
From VASP Licensing to Cross-Border Compliance: A Framework for Institutions Entering Emerging Markets
CBDCs, Stablecoins, and the Future of Monetary Sovereignty in Sub-Saharan Africa
Book Dr. Evans for your platform or event.
Dr. Evans is available for keynote presentations, expert commentary, panel participation, broadcast interviews, and institutional briefings on digital asset regulation, VASP compliance, and global fintech policy.
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