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The Tipping Point for the Future of Finance with Ronit Ghose
In this episode, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Future of Finance at Citi.
🎙 The episode features a discussion on the future of finance, highlighting the evolution of money and banking. Our guest Ronit Ghose, shares insights on fintech, AI, and web 3.0. He also reflects on his experiences in Hong Kong and the significance of the Lion Rock spirit in his book. The conversation delves into the history of money, from its origins to the present day, emphasizing the role of technology and social concepts in shaping financial systems.
We also discuss the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, it’s decentralization, and the significant role of Hong Kong in the cryptocurrency market and highlight the philosophical aspects of crypto, market trends, and the impact of institutional interest on the rally of crypto prices. While looking into the future of money, we debated whether traditional forms of currency will still exist or be replaced by more efficient systems like Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized assets.
*Highlights*:
Introduction to the future of finance
- Discusses the evolution of money and banking
- Highlights the impact of fintech, AI, and web 3.0
- Discuss Ronit's book on Future of Money
Ronit’s experiences in Hong Kong
- Talks about the Lion Rock spirit and its representation in the book
- Reflects on the history of Neo Banks and their development
The history of money
- Explores the origins of money and its ties to community and technology
- Discusses the transition from asset-backed currencies to fiat money
The role of technology in finance
- Examines how technological advancements like printing influenced money
- Considers the impact of modern technologies on financial transactions
Intrinsic value of Bitcoin
- Emphasizes decentralization and transaction without central authority
- Discusses the limited supply of 21 million bitcoins
- Reflects on the philosophical implications for libertarians
Hong Kong's role in crypto
- Describes Hong Kong as a perfect match for Bitcoin and crypto
- Notes Hong Kong's position as the home of Asian money and investment experimentation
- Mentions the influence of Chinese investors and whales in the market
Future of money and CBDCs
- Explores the potential of CBDCs for efficient cross-border value transfer
- Discusses the BISIH M-Bridge project and its implications for international finance
- Questions the long-term existence of money and the possibility of returning to barter systems
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By Finstep AsiaIn this episode, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Future of Finance at Citi.
🎙 The episode features a discussion on the future of finance, highlighting the evolution of money and banking. Our guest Ronit Ghose, shares insights on fintech, AI, and web 3.0. He also reflects on his experiences in Hong Kong and the significance of the Lion Rock spirit in his book. The conversation delves into the history of money, from its origins to the present day, emphasizing the role of technology and social concepts in shaping financial systems.
We also discuss the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, it’s decentralization, and the significant role of Hong Kong in the cryptocurrency market and highlight the philosophical aspects of crypto, market trends, and the impact of institutional interest on the rally of crypto prices. While looking into the future of money, we debated whether traditional forms of currency will still exist or be replaced by more efficient systems like Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized assets.
*Highlights*:
Introduction to the future of finance
- Discusses the evolution of money and banking
- Highlights the impact of fintech, AI, and web 3.0
- Discuss Ronit's book on Future of Money
Ronit’s experiences in Hong Kong
- Talks about the Lion Rock spirit and its representation in the book
- Reflects on the history of Neo Banks and their development
The history of money
- Explores the origins of money and its ties to community and technology
- Discusses the transition from asset-backed currencies to fiat money
The role of technology in finance
- Examines how technological advancements like printing influenced money
- Considers the impact of modern technologies on financial transactions
Intrinsic value of Bitcoin
- Emphasizes decentralization and transaction without central authority
- Discusses the limited supply of 21 million bitcoins
- Reflects on the philosophical implications for libertarians
Hong Kong's role in crypto
- Describes Hong Kong as a perfect match for Bitcoin and crypto
- Notes Hong Kong's position as the home of Asian money and investment experimentation
- Mentions the influence of Chinese investors and whales in the market
Future of money and CBDCs
- Explores the potential of CBDCs for efficient cross-border value transfer
- Discusses the BISIH M-Bridge project and its implications for international finance
- Questions the long-term existence of money and the possibility of returning to barter systems