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Rich Turrin

Rich Turrin

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Articles from Rich Turrin

My Twitter series “Dedollarization Daily” catches GlobalData’s eye, it should catch yours too!

September 6, 2023 by Rich Turrin

Dedollarization is a hot topic! BRICS+ put it on the map this year as a top story worthy of following! I cover dedollization on Twitter (aka X) in a daily tweet (now post) called “Dedollarization Daily!” The purpose of this daily column is to review the best articles that don’t sensationalize dedollarization. To look at …

Read moreMy Twitter series “Dedollarization Daily” catches GlobalData’s eye, it should catch yours too!

Ant Group’s rollout of its Alipay+ is a prime example of an innovative strategy based on ancient foundations.

September 6, 2023 by Rich Turrin

Thanks to Andy Mok for the kind words about my book “Cashless” in Wharton Magazine: here “In his book Cashless: China’s Digital Currency Revolution, Richard Turrin weaves together monetary policy, Chinese political history, technology, and an understanding of the global payments system to argue that China’s launch of the digital yuan (a central bank digital currency, …

Read moreAnt Group’s rollout of its Alipay+ is a prime example of an innovative strategy based on ancient foundations.

Interviewed by “The Economist” for “Cashless Talk”

August 29, 2023 by Rich Turrin

Great to be included in “Cashless Talk” a special report by “The Economist.” I confess that while I am delighted to have made it into the esteemed publication, I was somewhat surprised that over two hours of interviews were distilled into about four lines! Still, it is a great honor to be included as one …

Read moreInterviewed by “The Economist” for “Cashless Talk”

Demystifying, China, CBDCS and Going Cashless

August 28, 2023 by Rich Turrin

In this episode, our guest is the incredible Richard Turrin, who helps demystify the concept of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). Based out of China, Richard has a ringside seat on how China is transforming into a cashless society – a theme picked up in his latest book Cashless. He talks us through what a …

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China’s CBDC and the new financial order

August 28, 2023 by Rich Turrin

China continues to forge ahead with its central bank digital currency, notching up millions of transactions through giveaways and lottos. But beyond the consumer headlines lies a long-term strategy that could disrupt both banks and international trade. We speak with two experts, ‘Cashless’ author Richard Turrin, Singapore Management University professor, and China economic law scholar Heng …

Read moreChina’s CBDC and the new financial order

SILICON VALLEY BANK THE WORLD’S FIRST DIGITAL BANK RUN!

August 24, 2023 by Rich Turrin

CGTN: The most stunning, and shocking, aspect of the current crisis is the speed at which the banks fell. At the Silicon Valley Bank – $42 billion were withdrawn within 24 hours! Are Americans losing trust in the banking system? Richard Turrin: This is the most important thing for people to understand. The nature of a …

Read moreSILICON VALLEY BANK THE WORLD’S FIRST DIGITAL BANK RUN!

U.S. banking crisis: Federal Reserve battling the problems it made. Silicon Valley, Silvergate and Signature Bank Failures

August 24, 2023 by Rich Turrin

We will not see the 2008 financial crisis repeating in 2023. Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and the Silvergate Bank don't have these broad international connections that can create a domino effect in the global economy, says author and fintech expert, Richard Turrin.

Read moreU.S. banking crisis: Federal Reserve battling the problems it made. Silicon Valley, Silvergate and Signature Bank Failures

The Geopolitics in Conflict Show: The Rise of CBDC, Sanctions, and The Global South!

August 23, 2023 by Rich Turrin

CBDCs will allow for sanction evasion. It will also allow China to internationalize the yuan.

Read moreThe Geopolitics in Conflict Show: The Rise of CBDC, Sanctions, and The Global South!

Digital Pound and why CBDC Programmability is Misunderstood

August 23, 2023 by Rich Turrin

Programmability is a hotly contested feature of central bank digital currencies! The ECB opting not to include it in the digital euro while the Bank of England wants it for the digital pound. I think the BoE gets it right!

Read moreDigital Pound and why CBDC Programmability is Misunderstood

Will Twitter be a super-app?

August 20, 2023 by Rich Turrin

Will Twitter be a super-app? Musk certainly does know how to pull off hard things, like launching a new car company and rockets. So while I don't count Musk and Twitter out, there is a long, hard road ahead of them to become a super-app.

Read moreWill Twitter be a super-app?

CBDCs Will Change Banking in 2023!

August 19, 2023 by Rich Turrin

CBDCs Will Change Banking in 2023! CBDCs will not destabilize banks. Nonsense! SWIFT and dollar use are a matched pair, and CBDCs will disrupt both within the next year due to BRICS nations. Sanctions will be impossible to enforce! De-dollarization, yes! Toppling the dollar, no!

Read moreCBDCs Will Change Banking in 2023!

Digital Yuan needs WeChat and Alipay to Succeed

August 19, 2023 by Rich Turrin

Digital Yuan needs WeChat and Alipay to Succeed

Read moreDigital Yuan needs WeChat and Alipay to Succeed

Grilled about China’s CBDC: Controversy, Privacy & Control

August 18, 2023 by Rich Turrin

China's Central Bank Digital Currency explained with detailed views of your privacy compared with China's It's not what you think!

Read moreGrilled about China’s CBDC: Controversy, Privacy & Control

Taking on the Top 10 LIES about CBDC!

August 17, 2023 by Rich Turrin

🔥 I’M GOING ON THE ATTACK🔥 In this podcast I take on the TOP 10 LIES about CBDC with the ever-fantastic Efi Pylarinou! Timestamp: 🔹3:00 Anti-CBDC attack theme! Retail vs wholesale CBDC. People are only concerned with retail CBDC. 🔹5:50 NO 1, An account with the Central Bank! You will not have an account at …

Read moreTaking on the Top 10 LIES about CBDC!

Innovation Lab Productivity: Between Data & Risk

August 16, 2023 by Rich Turrin

Want to know how to overcome the pain points that make innovation hard? Great chat with Marian Siwiak and Artur Guja from the “Between Data and Risk” podcast! FULL PODCAST H E 4 MINUTE EXCERPT: WHY FAILURE MUST BE TOLERATED NOT PUNISHED! Audio only full version on the BDR website: Also available on Rumble and …

Read moreInnovation Lab Productivity: Between Data & Risk

No. 4 Global Fintech Influencer Interview!

December 11, 2022 by Rich Turrin

Onaltica interview with number 4 global fintech influencer Richard Turrin

Read moreNo. 4 Global Fintech Influencer Interview!

Digital Yuan Update: The Latest Developments You Need to Know!

December 10, 2022 by Rich Turrin

Talking digital yuan with “Global Business” host Robyn Dwyer on CGTN Europe. I am always honored when CGTN Europe calls for commentary on the digital yuan! Thank you to the entire CGTN Europe team Natalia Scott, Juliet Errington Mann and Jamie Owen! Today’s interview was an update on e-CNY that followed their FTX crypto coverage. …

Read moreDigital Yuan Update: The Latest Developments You Need to Know!

China’s Economic Slowdown: What CFOs Should Know

December 10, 2022 by Rich Turrin

Although China has some legitimate economic issues, is the country's potential for long-term growth being overlooked by the West?

Read moreChina’s Economic Slowdown: What CFOs Should Know

QR Codes: Past, Present, and Future

December 10, 2022 by Rich Turrin

My thoughts on QR Codes: Past Present and Future with the incomparable Theodora Lau! This was so much fun because I got to work with my friend Theodra Lau, author of “Beyond Good.” She gets that there is far more to QR codes than meets the eye! This podcast was brought to you by the …

Read moreQR Codes: Past, Present, and Future

ECB’s CBDC investigation breaks new ground

December 10, 2022 by Rich Turrin

The European Central Bank (ECB) is doing a great job building the digital euro!

Read moreECB’s CBDC investigation breaks new ground

World’s dumbest thieves try money laundering with digital yuan

December 7, 2022 by Rich Turrin

Turrin said there is no practical way for a criminal to effectively launder the digital yuan, as the authorities could track transaction history if they obtain a warrant.

Read moreWorld’s dumbest thieves try money laundering with digital yuan

How will the digital yuan shape China’s position in the world?

November 30, 2022 by Rich Turrin

It was fantastic talking with Edward Tse founder of Gao Feng Advisory Company to outline what our digital CBDC future has in store not just for China but for all of us. Ed is a globally acknowledged China expert and the “Father of Management Consulting in China” as the former head of China operations at …

Read moreHow will the digital yuan shape China’s position in the world?

Central Banks Join the Cryptocurrency Gold Rush

December 10, 2022 by Rich Turrin

National e-currencies aim to centralize money again Article: here “We have to be very careful in not ascribing superpowers to central bank digital currencies, when government has these powers over your existing bank accounts.” Rich Turrin, author and fintech consultant And it [the e-CNY] makes an interesting case study, says Rich Turrin, a Shanghai-based fintech …

Read moreCentral Banks Join the Cryptocurrency Gold Rush

“The Paypers” video interview on Cashless China

November 28, 2022 by Rich Turrin

Thank you to Mirela Ciobanu for this great video in “The Paypers.” “Payment digitalisation brought by COVID, the need to conduct cheaper, faster, and fraud-prone cross-border transactions, and the innovation brought by concepts such as stablecoins, crypto, and DeFi, are forcing financial institutions to modernise their infrastructure and adapt to a new way of conducting …

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