Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin – Amsterdam

Technology is changing money and this book looks at where it might be taking us. Money has already been transformed from physical objects to intangible information, and with the arrival of smart cards, mobile phones and blockchain, it has become easier than ever to create new forms of money. Crucially, money is inextricably connected to our identity, as Dave explained in his first book Identity is the New Money. In the future money will know where it has been, who has been using it and what they have been using it for.

David Birch is Director of Consult Hyperion, a secure electronic transactions consultancy. He is an internationally-recognized thought leader in digital identity and digital money. He was named one of the global top 15 favourite sources of business information (Wired magazine) and one of the top ten most influential voices in banking (Financial Brand). Furthermore, he was voted one of the European “Power 50” people in digital financial services (FinTech Awards) and ranked Europe’s most influential commentator on emerging payments (Total Payments magazine).

Introduction by Brenda Childers, Managing Director of Amsterdam Institute of Finance.