“One of the best Fintech books of all time”
- BookAuthority
Bad Money: FinTech as an Instrument in the Battle for Global Dominance.
Veteran FinTech specialist and technology executive, Brad Rigden, takes us on an illuminating journey of how technology and innovation have disrupted not only money and our economy, but our societal fabric on a global scale. This evolution is brought into context amidst the backdrop of cyclic patterns, historical events and behavioural forces, leading us to the precipice of financial entropy.
Rigden lifts the veil above the influence and changes that technology is anticipated to bring as the digital century unfolds. This illustrates how technological advancements are being co-opted to serve rogue agendas, thereby surfacing the business strategies and simmering geopolitical forces at play.
Whether your interests pique in FinTech, blockchain and crypto-currencies, artificial intelligence, economics, money or geopolitics, this book will arm you with an enduring and entirely new perspective with which to understand the world around us, and navigate where we go from here.
Reviews
“By far the most sobering book I've read examining the digital disruption, masterfully intertwined with monetary economics, financial technology and artificial intelligence. Just when I thought I understood where the book was heading, it shifted up a gear to the macroeconomic and geopolitical levels. What I loved about this book, is the author explains everything at a level which doesn't alienate the reader. No need to be an economist, finance expert or technologist to follow and digest this book. Whole heartedly recommend this title to anyone wanting to understand what is going on in the world and the impact technology is having both now and in the future. Absolutely excellent!”
— Techpreneur-guy on Barnes and Noble
“An incredible book which spans the dimensions of fintech, artificial intelligence and the role that monetary integrity and economics are playing in the Sino-American superpower marathon. By far, the most compelling book I've read on the subject thus far. Truly a masterful work which illustrates how fragile our financial system has become while illustrating how it may be remodelled through technology as the digital epoch abides. 5/5”
— Carl Burgen on GoodReads
“A compelling and thought-provoking analysis of global trends. Rigden is a superb explainer of history and economics, tracing broad trends with insight and skill. A very forcefully written, lively book that is full of provocations and predictions. Definitely a pervasive and penetrating work which encapsulates digital disruption, the emergence of FinTech, and its implications to the global financial system. Unequivocally, an important and pivotal book well worth reading.”
— Mason Turner on GoodReads
“Arguably the most important book that anyone interested in the financial or tech world should read. Definitely an eye-opener and without question the book I’d most recommend without hesitation. Absolutely brilliant!”
— Henry on Fintech Futures
“Bought this book based on seeing it on Fintech Futures. Wow! This book is something else. Never thought I would be so challenged in my perspective on finance, fintech and the implications of AI, Bigtech and the actions of state actors. I finally get why crypto is so contentious and how dangerous developments in technology are in the geopolitical arena. If there is one book you read about fintech and AI, it is this one. Complete genius!”
— Peter on Fintech Futures
“Insightful, Thought-Provoking & Haunting! I am rarely swayed into writing a review. I read many books, papers and briefs. If I had to recommend one title which captures Fintech, AI, monetary economics and the geopolitical challenges on this era, it is "Bad Money". Current, relevant and glaring.”
— Fletch on Barnes and Noble