Ramaa Vasudevan

Ramaa Vasudevan, an economist at Colorado State University and an expert in crypto capitalism, dives deep into the mainstreaming of cryptocurrency. She discusses the growing ties between Congress and the crypto industry, emphasizing the impacts of lobbying and financial contributions. The conversation also covers the risks of a proposed Bitcoin reserve and the volatile landscape of the crypto market. Vasudevan highlights how cryptocurrency is reshaping global finance and examines the interconnected influences of technology, finance, and government in this new economic order.

Ramaa Vasudevan, Professor of economics at Colorado State University, discusses the world of crypto finance, from its libertarian beginnings to the volatile situation today. Topics include the illusion of decentralization in crypto finance, the collapse of Tera Luna and the fragility of the crypto market, the similarities between traditional finance and crypto finance, and the role of central banks in the industry.