Bruno Biais

Bruno Biais, a Professor at HEC Paris, delves into the intriguing world of cryptocurrencies as a safeguard against economic turmoil. He discusses how these digital currencies can counteract government-driven inflation, echoing Friedrich Hayek's ideas on money. Biais highlights their emerging role in countries with unstable financial systems and shares examples from Nigeria where citizens turn to crypto amidst bans. The conversation also touches on the reevaluation of cryptocurrencies' volatility and their potential as a stable alternative in times of financial crisis.