Tech Intersect #210: Spotlighting News, Policy and Inclusion in Web3 and DeFi with Cleve Mesidor

Although Black and Latino communities lead the national adoption of cryptocurrency, these are not the stories being told in the media. Cleve Mesidor, CEO and Co-Founder of butterscotch Media aims to change that by highlighting the marginalized people fueling this industry and advocating for the policy that drives innovation. She returns to the podcast to discuss her media platform, the upcoming launch of her podcast, and the importance of continuing our fight for policy and regulation in the crypto space. This week, episode 210 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about spotlighting news, policy, and inclusion in Web3 and DeFi. POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY 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! ✨Cleve Mesidor is the Executive Director of Blockchain Foundation, a Forbes Contributor, and a Mayoral appointee to the DC Innovation and Technology Inclusion Council. In her most recent role, Cleve is the CEO and Managing Editor of butterscotch Media, a digital news studio broadcasting stories about Black, Latino, and Indigenous DeFi retail investors, Web3 consumers, founders executives and officials. She is also the author of “THE CLEVOLUTION: My Quest for Justice in Politics & Crypto.” Topics Cleve and I go over in this episode include:Data shows that while mainstream media is struggling, smaller platforms with niche audiences are thriving. Cryptocurrency creates economic opportunities for people who have historically been left out of the traditional financial system. Crypto is growing in political influence, however, bipartisanship is crucial for developing fair regulations.Web3 provides opportunities for small businesses to access capital and participate in emerging tech spaces that were only ever open to large corporations. CONNECT WITH CLEVE MESIDOR:butterscotch MediaX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  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 FREE 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