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It seems like Nouriel Roubini and Vitalik Buterin could be set for a debate about cryptocurrencies in the near future. Roubini is a recognized economist that predicted the 2008 financial crisis. Vitalik Buterin is the co-founder of Ethereum, one of the most popular blockchain networks in the marketRoubini and Buterin to Debate About Cryptocurrencies During the last week, both of them exchanged some comments on Twitter about virtual currencies. This has clearly attracted the crypto community that commented under their discussion. Laura Shin, a recognized crypto journalist has proposed both of them to make a live debate. Vitalik Buterin agreed to be part of a debate with Roubini, who also accepted the proposal. However, Roubini said that Shin was a biased pseudo-journalist and that he did not want her to moderate the debate. At the same time, Buterin decided to nominate Kevin Pham to moderate the debate. It is known by most of the crypto enthusiasts that Pham is a hater of both traditional economy and Ethereum’s blockchain. On the matter, he wrote on Twitter: “As an equal hater of both the legacy financial system which Nouriel represents and Ethereum which Vitalik Buterin represents, I hereby accept Vitalik’s nomination. Let’s make it happen.” It will be very interesting to see a debate between these two important figures in the crypto world. They have opposed views and deep knowledge in their respective areas. At the moment, there is no specific date for the debate. Other possible candidates for moderating the debate were John McAfee, Tone Vays, Joe Rogan and the Dalai Lama. In addition to it, the recognized crypto exchange BitMEX proposed to host the debate and ‘pay all production costs.’ Nonetheless, Roubini called BitMEX a ‘typical cesspool of crypto trading’ and a scam. He has also mentioned that at the exchange massive price manipulation occurs, including pump and dumps, spoofing and wash trading. At the same time, last week, Roubini was present at a hearing in front of senators. He talked against virtual currencies and shared his opinions about the crypto market. Peter Van Valkenburgh was also present at the hearing..