Jorge Jraissati

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Cofounder and CSO of Ledn, shares his firsthand experiences of Bitcoin mining in Venezuela, where miners find freedom amidst economic turmoil. Jorge Jraissati, President of Economic Inclusion Group, discusses the potential of utilizing crypto to rebuild Venezuela's financial infrastructure. They explore the country's rumored $60 billion Bitcoin stash, the daily reliance on stablecoins for remittances, and the optimism surrounding a crypto-powered future as local sentiment shifts toward digital assets.

Jorge Jraissati, an economist and president of the Economic Inclusion Group, delves into financial systems and exclusion. He explains FATF’s hidden influence on global banking rules and how it pressures nations through gray lists. The conversation reveals the consequences of debanking, including asset freezes that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Jorge emphasizes the potential of Bitcoin as a lifeline for the unbanked, while highlighting the critical need for reforms to safeguard due process and ensure financial inclusion.

Jorge Jraissati, an accomplished economist and president of the Economic Inclusion Group, joins Ron Steslow to discuss the alarming reality of debanking. They delve into how post-9/11 regulations have transformed banks into state enforcement tools, risking civil liberties for many. Jraissati highlights the stigma faced by the unbanked and examines how vague rules can lead to the weaponization of financial systems. The conversation sheds light on the implications of compliance regimes on privacy and the fundamental rights of individuals.