In this episode of The Get Down, host Ritzy P. talks with Keiko Yoshino, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association. Keiko shares her journey into the world of blockchain and crypto, the founding of the association, her educational initiative CryptoCurious, and the importance of inclusivity in the crypto space. Keiko highlights the impact of her work on the local community, the significance of education in blockchain, and her vision for future initiatives. And in All Things butterscotch, Cleve Mesidor shares recent highlights of butterscotch Media, including getting officially trademarked, and the importance of focusing national policy on risk mitigation.
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Keiko Yoshino, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association, is a crisis management attorney specializing in strategic communications and Government Affairs based in Puerto Rico. She helps startups and emerging tech companies navigate compliance and operations. Keiko is leading Web3 adoption through education, advocacy, and partnerships with government agencies and universities. She's also created CryptoCurious, an educational program making Web3 more accessible. Additionally, she spearheads Act 60 tax incentive education with the forthcoming guidebook on Puerto Rico's tax benefits.
We discuss:
- How CryptoCurious was created to educate and engage the local population.
- The importance of inclusivity in Web3 and DeFi.
- Closing the digital divide in Puerto Rico with the NTIA digital literacy grant.
- The future of CryptoCurious and accessible education on Web3.
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