The Dollar Is Losing Its Grip — And the World Is Preparing for What Comes Next

For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the backbone of the global financial system — powering trade, shaping geopolitics, and giving the United States enormous influence. But that dominance is now being quietly challenged.In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down what it means as countries, financial systems, and new technologies begin shifting away from the dollar, and why this moment could mark a turning point for global power.They explore:Why the U.S. dollar became so dominant in the first placeHow geopolitical tensions and financial fragmentation are changing that balanceThe role of alternative currencies and payment systemsWhat de-dollarization means for global trade and economic stabilityHow this shift could reshape international influence and competition📖 Read the original reporting that informed this episode:👉 https://www.wired.com/story/the-dollar-is-facing-an-end-to-its-dominance/This episode offers a concise breakdown of how money, power, and geopolitics are being re-written — and what a world less dependent on the dollar could look like.📌 Stay Connected📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RethinkingTech🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NYgOPmYW6Ba2LFn3IBST3🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-tech/id1795651530📸 TikTok: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👤 Aparna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnabhushan/👤 Harinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harindak/