From Reserve Currency to Shared World Order: The Future of Global Finance

By Matthew Hayward

The development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by major economies, such as China, the US, and the European Union, is reshaping the global monetary system and contributing to the emergence of a new shared world order that utilizes a couple of different currencies instead of relying on a single global Reserve currency. This shift will be an incremental step toward establishing a one-world government.

The rationale for this updated hypothesis could be based on the following points:

The development of CBDCs represents a significant innovation in monetary policy. It has the potential to transform the way in which payments and financial transactions are conducted globally.

CBDCs may offer several advantages over traditional fiat currencies, such as greater efficiency, security, and accessibility, as well as the ability to facilitate cross-border transactions and reduce transaction costs.

The development of CBDCs is being driven by major economies, such as China, the US, and the European Union, which seek to maintain their influence and competitiveness in the global financial system and reduce their dependence on the US dollar.

The emergence of multiple CBDCs may lead to the creation of a more diversified and balanced global monetary system that reduces the risk of currency volatility, inflation, and financial instability.

The development of CBDCs may also contribute to establishing a more integrated and interconnected global financial system that promotes greater collaboration and coordination among nations and paves the way for the eventual establishment of a one-world government.

However, transitioning to a new shared world order based on CBDCs may face significant challenges and risks, such as the need for interoperability and harmonization among different CBDC systems, the potential impact on privacy and security, and the possibility of creating new forms of financial inequality and exclusion.

The transition to a new shared world order based on CBDCs faces significant challenges in terms of public acceptance. Many people worldwide may reject CBDCs due to concerns about digital tyranny, authoritarianism, and a lack of trust in governments and banks. These concerns stem from the potential loss of privacy and anonymity in financial transactions, the risk of government surveillance and control, and the possibility of technical failures and cyberattacks that could compromise the integrity and security of CBDC systems.

The success of this shift will depend not only on technical and economic factors but also on social and cultural factors that shape public perceptions and attitudes toward CBDCs. To address these challenges, policymakers and stakeholders must engage in transparent and inclusive dialogue with the public, provide clear and accurate information about the benefits and risks of CBDCs, and design CBDC systems that prioritize privacy, security, and user empowerment. 

Given the potential challenges to public acceptance of CBDCs, policymakers and stakeholders may initially focus on winning over a small number of early adopters willing to embrace CBDCs voluntarily. As more people become familiar with the benefits and features of CBDCs, and as the adoption of CBDCs becomes more widespread in different areas of society, it becomes a de facto requirement for conducting many financial transactions and participating in the global economy. However, the ultimate success of CBDCs will depend on the ability of policymakers and stakeholders to address public concerns about privacy, security, and control and to ensure that the benefits of CBDCs are widely shared and distributed among all nations and peoples.