Tech Intersect #183: Tiffany J. Smith on Navigating the Maze of Crypto Regulatory Compliance

The current state of crypto compliance is a complex patchwork with different stakeholders involved at different levels. Luckily, there are organizations in place working to provide clarity and establish a unified regulatory framework to follow and that is exactly what Tiffany J. Smith is here to talk to us about today. This week, episode 183 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about navigating the maze that is crypto regulatory compliance. 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! Tiffany J. Smith is a partner at Wilmer Hale in New York. She has over a decade of experience advising and representing broker-dealers and other financial institutions, including financial technology companies regarding compliance with the federal securities laws and regulations and the rules of the self-regulatory organizations (SROs). Her practice primarily focuses on four areas: (i) broker-dealer regulatory compliance, (ii) cryptocurrency regulatory compliance, (iii) representing clients in connection with enforcement matters and regulatory examinations, and (iv) providing regulatory advice in connection with corporate transactions involving financial institutions or cryptocurrency companies.Topics Tiffany and I go over in this episode include:Tiffany’s journey into traditional finance and later pivoting towards crypto regulation. Challenges and opportunities for regulation that have come up alongside the growth of crypto.Demystifying the crypto space through honest education on the potential it holds.The current stance of US regulation of cryptographically secured assets, specifically at the state level.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH TIFFANY J. SMITH:LinkedInWilmerHaleCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: 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

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