Series Two, Episode Five: Sebastian Ricketts

Do cryptoassets pose a credible threat to the United States' economic power?

In this episode, we welcome Sebastian Ricketts to discuss his research into US economic power and whether the emergence of cryptoassets could challenge the dollar hegemony on the world stage.

Sebastian also reflects on the challenges facing regulators and policy-makers as digital assets proliferate, as well as moves by nation states and central banks to respond to growing consumer appetite for Bitcoin, Etherium and others.

And, as usual, we ask Sebastian to talk about his experience as a PhD student, the challenges, and advice he would offer to anybody thinking about pursuing their studies.