Long Reads: The Crypto Scam Goes Mainstream w/ Ramaa Vasudevan

<p>Back in 2023, <em>Long Reads</em> spoke with Ramaa Vasudevan of Colorado State University for an episode about the development of crypto capitalism. Since then, the crypto industry has launched a concerted effort to establish itself at the heart of the global economic system. Just a few days ago, Donald Trump gave his approval for a major bill designed to boost the sector.</p>

<p>Ramaa Vasudevan spoke to <em>Long Reads</em> again about the mainstreaming of crypto and the threat it poses to global economic stability. This conversation was recorded at the end of March.</p>

<p>Read a transcript of the interview here: <a href="https://jacobin.com/2025/06/the-crypto-state" rel="nofollow">https://jacobin.com/2025/06/the-crypto-state</a></p>

<p>And find Ramaa’s essays for <em>Catalyst</em> here: <a href="https://catalyst-journal.com/author/ramaa-vasudevan" rel="nofollow">https://catalyst-journal.com/author/ramaa-vasudevan</a></p>

<p><em>Long Reads</em> is a <em>Jacobin</em> podcast looking in-depth at political topics and thinkers, both contemporary and historical, with the magazine’s longform writers. Hosted by features editor Daniel Finn. Produced by Conor Gillies with music by Knxwledge.</p>