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During the same period, he also co-founded NiteEvo and acted as chief financial officer. From 2016 to 2017, he held senior trading roles in high-yield and distressed credit at UBS and Deutsche Bank, followed by a vice president position in credit trading at Nomura from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on high-yield, stressed, and distressed credit. In 2022, he joined BitOoda as managing director, where he worked in investment banking related to [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) and artificial intelligence. In December 2024, he co-founded Etherealize and served as chief executive officer. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-FbEz1PVgM3QruAx6) \n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmUNyviGk5KkCjDKmw3j3DFkbVSYcxhBCbCUwU53D853gz)\n\n## Interviews\n\n### Most Valuable Asset\n\nIn an October 2025 interview on *The Milk Road Show*, Raman discussed [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) role in financial markets alongside hosts Ky Reedhead and [Danny Ryan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/danny-ryan), focusing on its use as a collateral asset without counterparty risk and its relevance to institutional adoption. Raman reflected on his background in traditional finance and his shift toward [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum). At the same time, the conversation addressed limitations in existing financial infrastructure and how [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based systems could support asset digitization and operational efficiency. The discussion also examined regulatory developments, institutional interest in tokenization, and the importance of privacy-preserving technologies such as [zero-knowledge proofs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zero-knowledge-proofs-zkps) for large-scale adoption. The interview concluded with perspectives on the pace of institutional migration to [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) infrastructure, the growing integration of real-world assets, and the broader implications of Ethereum’s technical development for financial markets. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-H4ltNwHYQcegN8Vt) \n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aqofCNf46fM)\n\n### Etherealize\n\nIn September 2025, Raman appeared on theCUBE’s *Crypto Trailblazers* series, where he discussed developments at the intersection of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology and traditional finance. The conversation covered market conditions affecting [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) and [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin), the expanding scope of asset tokenization, and growing institutional interest in adopting [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based infrastructure. Raman addressed how tokenization could enable new financial products, the role of transparency and collateralization in reducing systemic risk, and the importance of regulatory recognition in supporting adoption. He also reflected on infrastructure development, his testimony before the U.S. Congress regarding [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) policy, and expectations around the integration of tokenized assets and privacy-focused technologies into financial markets. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-I7BLuLC1D1oJ85YP) \n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xgkS9i6cU-M)\n\n### Reaching New Heights\n\nIn an August 2025 interview with COINAGE, Raman discussed [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) positioning within global financial infrastructure, reflecting on his transition from traditional finance to the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) sector and his involvement with Etherealize. The conversation examined differences between decentralized [blockchains](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and centralized systems, regulatory developments affecting institutional adoption, and the growing focus on [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) role in asset management and tokenized financial instruments. Raman framed [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) as infrastructure rather than a conventional business, emphasizing its function in enabling a range of economic activity through decentralized protocols. The interview concluded with a discussion of [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) evolving narrative as a foundational layer for financial and corporate systems and the implications of increased institutional engagement. [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-llTe7tfB98rYkykM) \n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tu03gESgXD0)\n\n### Next Financial Revolution\n\nIn a July 2025 interview with Wealthion, Raman discussed [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) role in the digitization and tokenization of financial assets, positioning it as a core infrastructure layer for digital finance. He reflected on his background in traditional finance and the limitations of existing trading systems, which informed his move into the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) sector and his work with Etherealize. The conversation examined [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) use in institutional settings, including asset settlement, [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) applications, and the customization enabled by [Layer-2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) networks. Additional topics included [ETH’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) economic design, regulatory considerations affecting adoption, and the broader effort to support responsible integration of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology into financial markets. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-jB14WTm7vuWBmwA4) \n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bxV5TX9CQyc)\n\n### Mispriced Asset: ETH\n\nIn a June 2025 interview on the [Bankless](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bankless) podcast, Raman discussed [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) positioning in investment portfolios, emphasizing [ETH’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) role beyond [transaction fees](https://iq.wiki/wiki/transaction-fee) as an asset with utility and store-of-value characteristics. The conversation addressed institutional adoption trends, tokenization, and regulatory developments influencing perceptions of [ETH](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum), as well as the distinction between [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) as a network and [ETH](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) as an asset. Raman and the hosts examined ETH’s monetary design, its role as the economic fuel of the Ethereum ecosystem, and the uneven institutional understanding of these properties. The discussion also explored long-term valuation narratives, [Ethereum’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) reputation among institutions for decentralization and reduced counterparty risk, and the importance of communicating [ETH’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) role within the evolving digital financial system. [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-havcnXXpNmCGzQHS) \n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6L9QNgA5pz8)","summary":"Vivek Raman is a blockchain and finance professional and the co-founder/CEO of Etherealize. 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