The Detroit Blockchain Collective welcomes Amber Harris, Managing Director of the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council, to show why Bitcoin matters far beyond speculation or price charts. She’ll share stories of people using Bitcoin in humanitarian crises, under authoritarian regimes, and in remittance corridors where traditional finance has failed them. For these communities, Bitcoin isn’t an experiment—it’s survival, resilience, and freedom.
When banks fail, when governments overreach, when inflation erodes savings—Bitcoin offers something radically different: financial freedom that no institution can control. At its core is the principle of self-sovereignty—the idea that you can be your own bank, holding and securing money without permission or dependence on intermediaries.
You’ll also learn the practical side: the pathways to self-sovereignty through wallets, custody, and secure storage, along with how advocacy movements like Stand With Crypto are amplifying the call for sound, accessible money for all.
This isn’t a typical “crypto talk.” It’s a conversation about dignity, sovereignty, and how one protocol is reshaping the fight for financial human rights.
Speaker:
Amber Harris is a dynamic campaign strategist and community organizer with a passion for uniting people and driving impactful change. As Managing Director of the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council, she aims to build coalitions and connect with policymakers and businesses to advance Bitcoin as a solution for economic empowerment.
Recognizing that traditional approaches often fall short, Amber champions Bitcoin to help individuals take control of their financial futures. A dedicated wife, mother, and nonprofit organizer,
Amber balances her professional endeavors with a commitment to family and faith.
Host:
Elizabeth Hansson, the Michigan President of Stand With Crypto, and the Founder & Executive Director of the Detroit Blockchain Collective. A digital asset advocate and ecosystem builder with a background in software engineering and decentralized systems, she has led blockchain developer teams since 2017 and works at the intersection of policy, technology, and community to expand Michigan’s role in the future of digital assets.
Sponsors:
Stand With Crypto is a nonprofit uniting crypto advocates worldwide, empowering the blockchain community through advocacy, education, and grassroots engagement.
Red Level – As a comprehensive technology services company, Red Level delivers customized scalable technology solutions designed precisely to our clients’ unique needs – solutions that accelerate growth, reduce costs and enable scalability.
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🗓 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕔 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
📍 Red Level – IT Services
40200 Grand River Ave Ste 200 · Novi, MI
✨Founded in 2024, the Detroit Blockchain Collective was created to foster blockchain innovation in Michigan through grassroots community and education.
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