Nouriel Roubini's Firm Reveals Climate-Focused Crypto Token
Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini, famously known as "Dr. Doom" due to his strong skepticism towards cryptocurrency, is facing criticism as his company, Atlas Capital, announces its entry into the crypto market. This move marks a significant shift in Roubini's previous stance, where he labeled crypto enthusiasts as "corrupt, crooks, criminals, conmen, [and] carnival barkers."
During a heated debate in mid-October 2019, Roubini clashed with well-known entrepreneur and crypto evangelist Roger Ver, dismissing "bitcoin or any other sh** coin" as unsuitable for legitimate financial transactions. Ver challenged Roubini's reluctance to embrace crypto assets, asking him why he was afraid to try them.
Fast forward four years, and Atlas Capital, under Roubini's leadership, has changed its tune. The firm has introduced a new crypto asset called atlas (ACT), designed to address climate change. The ACT token offers an accessible "climate investment strategy" for everyday investors, with low-cost and liquid terms. It is backed by tangible assets such as gold, bonds, commodities, and climate-resilient real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The ACT initiative emphasizes the use of cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), climate tech, and blockchain. Roubini's pivot to a crypto asset project has led to widespread mockery, with many accusing him of hypocrisy. Binance CEO Changpenz Zhao called Roubini shameless.
The inclusion of a former Binance executive on the Atlas Capital token team further fueled the mocking of Roubini on social media over the past 24 hours. Bram Kanstein wrote, "Buzzword galore," while Jameson Lopp sarcastically commented, "It's OK because it's ESG crypto amirite." Bitmex founder Arthur Hayes added, "Wow my bestie Nouriel included all the buzzwords, it must mean he is going to make money." A crypto account named "Autism Capital" remarked:
"No way. Why sell out and grift after all this time? This seems to be a common pattern. The ones who fight the grift seem to grift later at an inappropriate time and have it look way worse than if they just grifted when it was the right time. SAD!"
Despite being mentioned in numerous social media updates, Roubini has chosen to remain silent in the face of backlash. His posts have focused on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as what he refers to as a "climate disaster." The team behind the ACT token features prominent industry figures, including Reza Bundy, co-founder of Iron Planet; Paschalis Bouchoris, former chief of Blackrock in the Middle East; Puneet Agarwal, former Goldman Sachs executive; and Mayur Kamat, ex-head of product at Binance.
What are your thoughts on Dr. Doom or Nouriel Roubini's climate crypto token? Do you believe it exhibits sheer hypocrisy? Share your opinions in the comments section below.
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Statistics
- You can only purchase gold bars at least 99.5% purity. (forbes.com)
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External Links
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