This week on Breaking Banks, Money in the 21st Century, a special episode from sister podcast Breaking Banks Asia Pacific. Listen as Breaking Banks Asia Pacific host Charis Palmer sits down with economist and professor of economics Richard Holden to chat about his new book: Money in the 21st Century and why he believes that the US Fed needs to get going with a ‘Fedcoin’. They also cover the global economics of #crypto #cbdcs #mobilemoney and #cheapmoney, and how we’ll all transact in our future cashless world. Enjoy the episode!

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The hosts introduce economist Richard Holden and his new book, Money in the 21st Century, exploring the future of money and payments.

Richard discusses how low interest rates, mobile money, and cryptocurrencies are reshaping how we transact globally.

Richard makes a compelling argument for the U.S. to create a digital currency, emphasizing its necessity in a race against China and private digital currencies.

Examining the inevitability of a cashless future, Richard outlines a phased approach for governments to reduce reliance on physical currency.

A discussion on how central bank digital currencies can address issues of financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked in developing economies.

Exploring the tension between decentralized cryptocurrencies and government-controlled CBDCs, with insights into their potential coexistence.

Richard evaluates China’s rapid progress in developing the ECNY and its implications for global monetary dominance.

A look at the role of regional financial blocks like Enbridge in shaping international money transfers and blockchain-based systems.

Closing thoughts on how international institutions might adapt to a world dominated by central bank digital currencies.