The Evolution of Money and State

<p><strong>From carved sticks to coded currency - the story of money is the story of power.</strong></p><p><em>The Evolution of Money and State</em> takes you on a gripping journey through the history of money - from ancient barter and gold coins to the gold standard the Nixon Shock Bitcoin and the rise of <strong>Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)</strong>.</p><p>Blending vivid storytelling with sharp economic insight it explores <strong>cryptocurrency history</strong> <strong>blockchain technology</strong> <strong>financial inclusion</strong> and <strong>mobile money in Africa</strong> revealing how trust technology and politics have shaped every transaction.</p><p>Discover how <strong>African fintech</strong> <strong>digital banking</strong> and <strong>ISO 20022 standards</strong> are transforming trade payments and even government policy.</p><p>You'll meet farmers traders economists and everyday citizens living through these shifts - and see how the future of money could empower... or control us.</p><p><strong>History's next currency is being written. Will it buy freedom - or debt?</strong></p>