David Birch

David Birch is a respected author, advisor, and commentator on digital financial services, known for his insights into digital identity and digital money. After co-founding Consult Hyperion in 1986, David Birch established himself as a leading authority in secure electronic transactions, advising clients across Europe, the Far East, and North America. His influential perspective on digital identity and digital money quickly gained recognition, leading to the publication of his first book, Identity is the New Money, in 2014, which was praised by the London Review of Books for its original insights. He followed this with Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin: From money we understand to money that understands us in 2017, earning acclaim from the London School of Economics Review of Books for its examination of evolving monetary systems.

Expanding his prolific literary contributions, Birch authored The Currency Cold War, analyzing the economic and political implications of digital money. His forthcoming book, Money in the Metaverse, co-authored with Victoria Richardson, is slated for Spring 2024 and will explore the convergence of metaverses and financial services. David is a regular contributor to Forbes and Financial World magazine, with additional writings in Parliamentary IT Review, The Financial Times, and The Guardian. He frequently provides expert commentary on electronic business issues for major media outlets, including BBC television and radio, Sky, and other international channels.