The Unwinding of the Monetary System

In the latest episode of “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, Blockworks, sits down with Luke Gromen, Founder and CEO at Forrest for the Trees LLC, to discuss his view of the monetary system

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Luke Gromen, Founder and CEO at Forrest for the Trees LLC

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In the latest episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, Blockworks, sits down with Luke Gromen, Founder and CEO at Forrest for the Trees LLC, to discuss his view of the monetary system.

Mike and Luke also cover the bubble in sovereign debt, how the petrodollar system was established, the fracturing relationship between the US and China, and finally the role bitcoin and gold may play in the future.

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by co-host Tyler Neville where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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