The Real Cost of a Cashless, Tokenized World

Global financial infrastructure is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In this episode of Secret War on Cash, hosts Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos analyze SWIFT’s landmark tokenized asset trial—an initiative involving thousands of global banks that allows blockchain transactions to settle alongside traditional financial systems. The conversation explores:

• How tokenization and blockchain could reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar
• Why governments and institutions are building systems that can function without dollar settlement
• The risks of centralizing global payments through a single network
• Potential consequences for inflation, bank balances, stock markets, and bond markets
• Why this transition may arrive sooner—and more painfully—than many expect

This episode offers a clear, sober look at the real-world implications of a rapidly changing monetary system.

Article referenced in this podcast:
Global Payments Giant Swift Completes ‘Landmark’ Tokenized Asset Trial
https://dailyhodl.com/2026/01/19/global-payments-giant-swift-completes-landmark-tokenized-asset-trial/