Podcast: Anthony Crudele on Crypto as an Inflation Hedge

“Inflated Expectations” explores the macroeconomic drivers of growth and the potential for the crypto-revolutionization of monetary regimes

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In this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “Inflated Expectations,” Allison Reichel, Economic Strategist, sits down with Anthony Crudele, a 22-year futures veteran, CME member, and host of Futures Radio Show.

They cover the topics of the transition from traditional finance to crypto, the differences between gold and bitcoin, technical analysis as an art, whether or not a true inflation hedge exists, and the current expectations of the Federal Reserve.

Watch the full episode below:

Once a week, Reichel interviews industry experts, exploring the macroeconomic drivers of growth and the potential for the crypto-revolutionization of monetary regimes. 

Reichel is a Washington, D.C., based Economic Strategist, focusing on macroeconomic trends and the shifting crypto environment. In addition to her work at Blockworks, she is a PhD student in Economics, and also holds an M.A. and B.S. in Economics from George Mason University.

Subscribe to “Inflated Expectations” today on Apple or Spotify, or watch episodes on YouTube.

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