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The tokenization of money

10
October 2025
Hung Q. Tran & Oumayma Bourhriba

This episode of the Policy Center for the New South Podcast features Dr. Hung Q.Tran, Senior Fellow, discussing the tokenization of money and its impact on the global financial system. He explains how digital tokens, stablecoins, and CBDCs are transforming transactions and international payments, while raising issues of regulation, trust, and cybersecurity. The conversation highlights how this evolution could shape a multi-currency digital future driven by technology and geopolitics.

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