Liberty and Finance: Rectenwald & Thornton: 2030 Deadline: The Digital Money Reset Is Coming 07-11-2026

Liberty and Finance: Jul 11th, 2026 Rectenwald & Thornton: 2030 Deadline: The Digital Money Reset Is Coming; Dr. Michael Rectenwald and Dr. Mark Thornton warn that the monetary system may be moving toward greater digital control, persistent inflation, and a potential monetary reset. They discuss the risks they see in central bank digital currencies, programmable money, digital identity, the war on cash, and the significance they attach to the year 2030. Thornton argues that inflationary policies and government intervention could push individuals toward hard assets such as gold and silver, while Rectenwald advocates building alternatives outside increasingly centralized systems. The conversation also explores the AI investment boom, government surveillance, and whether massive spending on data centers could contribute to a future economic bust. They conclude that education, financial independence, and resistance to greater monetary control will be critical in the years ahead.