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In this episode of Beating Sisyphus, legendary investor Mark Mobius joins Lourdes Casanova, John Ninia, and Sharwari Pandit to discuss their new book, "The Digital Currency Revolution." We also speak with Rafaela Baldeon, head of the Cornell Bitcoin Club.

The panel explores the seismic shift in global finance, debating the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) versus decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. From the rapid adoption of digital payments in India and Brazil to the regulatory landscapes of Dubai and the US, this conversation covers how innovation is emerging under pressure.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introduction: Mark Mobius & "The Digital Currency Revolution"

(2:25) - How the Book Came to Fruition

(7:06) - The History of Mobile Payments (Kenya, China, India, Brazil)

(10:48) - Mark Mobius: What is the Purpose of Money?

(13:12) - Explained: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) vs. Cryptocurrency

(16:21) - The Bitcoin Club at Cornell

(19:38) - The Battle: Government Control vs. Financial Freedom (22:14) - Global Regulation: US, EU, China & India

(25:38) - Mark Mobius on Gold vs. Bitcoin

(29:37) - De-Dollarization & Geopolitics

(36:00) - Why Crypto Innovators are Moving to Dubai

(41:03) - Country Focus: India’s UPI & Crypto Adoption

(43:38) - Country Focus: Brazil’s Pix System

(45:03) - Country Focus: Nigeria’s eNaira

(46:47) - Why Mark Mobius is Bullish on India