EPISODE #1001 THE CENTRAL BANK OF ALL CENTRAL BANKS Richard speaks with a writer and fintech executive about the Bank of International Settlements, which is the Central Bank of all Central Banks, and how it is pushing toward implementing a Central Bank Digital Currency. GUEST: Mel Mattison is a writer and financial services veteran. Leveraging over twenty years of experience in the realm of high finance, he brings real-world authenticity to his fictional narratives. Having served as the CEO of three separate FINRA and SEC-regulated broker-dealers, Mel combines insider knowledge with a critical eye toward the economic forces that shape all our lives. With a knack for deconstructing jargon and making the complex understandable, Mel sheds light on the sometimes dark and confusing corners of finance. He holds an MBA from Duke University and studied creative writing at Loyola University Chicago. WEBSITE: https://www.melmattison.com BOOK: Quoz: A Financial Thriller SUPPORT MY SPONSORS!!! THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Own Your Wellness, Own Your Health, Own Your Freedom The comprehensive Med Kit is meticulously stocked with 8 potentially life saving medicines to address injuries and emergencies. It's your safety net for the unexpected. Visit https://www.twc.health/strangeplanet and secure your Emergency MED Kit. Use CODE STRANGEPLANET to receive 10% off DRAFTKINGS - The Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL Playoffs New customers can bet just five bucks to get two hundred instantly in bonus bets when they download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code STRANGEPLANET COOKUNITY - Award-Winning Chefs. Hundreds of Meals. Delivered weekly. Go to https://www.cookunity.com/strange or enter code Strange before checkout for 50% off your first week. BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/