Episode 262: The Bankers’ Bookshelf – The GeoEconomics of Money in the Digital Age

In this episode of  The Bankers’ Bookshelf  series for  Breaking Banks Europe , hosted by Paolo Sironi, Nicola Bilotta, a Senior Research Associate at the Florence School of Banking and Finance, delves into the evolving landscape of international reserve currencies and monetary systems. Bilotta discusses the forces driving the transformation—economic dislocation, geopolitical shifts, and advancing technology—while addressing the global dissatisfaction with the US dollar. He explains how countries like China and the European Union are exploring digital currency initiatives, each with distinct motivations: China aiming for monetary control, while Europe seeks strategic autonomy and a pan-European payment system. Bilotta also explores why the US has been slow to adopt a digital dollar, citing political skepticism and fears of losing influence. The conversation highlights future scenarios, including fragmentation, digital dominance, and global shifts. This insightful discussion is based on Bilotta’s book  The Geoeconomics of Money in the Digital Age , and marks the transition of  The Bankers’ Bookshelf  series into its own show since 2025. Get the book:  FOLLOW THE NEW SHOW: 

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This episode is 28:26 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2025.

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