Praise For The Catalysts

“A riveting wake-up call for anyone who still thinks the global financial system is stable. With the clarity of a prosecutor and the urgency of a frontline witness, Amanda Wick unpacks how political chaos, technological disruption, and eroding trust are rewriting the rules of money and power. The Catalysts isn’t just a book about finance — it’s a roadmap to understanding the forces reshaping our world.”

The Honorable Stephanie Murphy, former US Representative from Florida

“As economic centers of gravity shift and global trust in institutions wavers, the US dollar faces new pressures on all sides. Amanda Wick offers a sharp analysis of these converging trends, exploring what’s at stake for the dollar’s dominance and the broader economic and political order. The Catalysts is essential reading for policymakers, investors, and anyone trying to make sense of a world in flux.”

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer And Head Of Global Policy, Circle

“Few people have seen the levers of financial and political power up close like Amanda Wick. In The Catalysts, she delivers a sober assessment of what ails the global financial system and the social and technological forces hastening its decline. A must-read for policymakers and students alike.”

Chris Brummer, Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor Of Financial Technology, Georgetown University Law Center

“An insightful book for our tumultuous times. Amanda Wick takes readers on a fascinating journey through the shifting landscape of global finance meets policy and technology with a storyteller’s flair.”

Sandra Ro, CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council

“Stare into the abyss of today’s global threats, and it’s easy to feel daunted. Yet, despite ostensibly insurmountable challenges, The Catalysts offers solutions and a call to action: Not only can we embrace innovation while building a safer, more transparent, and more resilient financial system, we must.”

Ari Redbord, Former Federal Prosecutor, US Treasury Official, and Global Head Of Policy at TRM Labs

“In The Catalysts, Amanda Wick tackles the complex interplay of technology, power, and economics with remarkable clarity. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to comprehend the forces driving the new world financial order.”

Hock Lai Chia, Co-Chairman, Global Fintech Institute

“The Catalysts rips the bandage off and exposes the wounds of Washington and the US financial system. Wick spares no one—Republicans, Democrats, Donald Trump, Big Tech—from blame. In the chaos lies a significant opportunity for policymakers, regulators, and politicians to fill the void of US leadership.”

Brody Mullins, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and Co-Author Of The Wolves Of K Street

“Amanda Wick has written the right book at the right moment. Amidst seismic shifts in money, technology, culture, crime, and government, she helps us think ahead.”

Jo Ann Barefoot, Founder & CEO, Alliance for Innovative Regulation

“Regardless of your political conviction, Wick provides a unique, illuminating perspective on the perils and opportunities in the impending world financial order. Policymakers, finance leaders, and citizens who read The Catalysts will be prepared for the massive changes rapidly approaching.”

Ralf Kubli, Independent Board Member, Investor, Executive

“National borders and governments no longer constrain the movement of money. Against this backdrop, Wick has penned a comprehensive primer on creating a new, more secure world financial order—one that reinforces inclusivity, personal security, and access to essential services. If you want to shape the future of global finance for good, while securing our collective economic security, read The Catalysts now.”

Amit Sharma, Former US Treasury Department, CEO & Founder, FinClusive