Cryptocurrency is largely seen as an investment vehicle in the United States, with regular reporting on its value in the marketplace. But in other countries, especially in the developing world, such currencies are increasingly used for routine transactions, displacing more traditional money. There is growing trust and interest in this blockchain-based mechanism for both trade and exchange. But does it really have lasting value? And how should crypto be regulated? Industry leaders discuss.

This conversation was part of the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival.

Speakers:
Brooks Entwistle, Senior Vice President of Global Customer Success and Managing Director, Asia and the Pacific / Middle East and North Africa, Ripple; Trustee, The Aspen Institute

Brian Brooks, CEO, Bitfury Group

Ylan Mui, Senior Congressional Correspondent, CNBC

Rima Patel, Co-Founder, Crypto Besties

Now in its 18th year, the Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. Among the key themes explored at this year’s festival are conversations around the concepts of Heat, Power, Connection, Trust, Money, and Beauty.

From June 25-July 1, 2022 more than 300 leaders and innovators gather in the Rocky Mountains to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the issues that shape our lives and challenge our times, spanning politics, business, science, the arts, education, and more. #AspenIdeas

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