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Rich Turrin

Rich Turrin

Industry Leader in fintech and digital transformation

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Cryptocurrency

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.

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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 …

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The Past, Present and Future of China’s Fintech, Podcast

April 30, 2022 by Rich Turrin

CBDC why should you care? Because it fundamentally changes the nature of money. And like it or not it uses cryptocurrency technology to achieve this. Thanks to Waheed Rahman of @EMPASCO the founder of the Innovation Civilization Podcast for this opportunity to chat about CBDC. Frankly this is my most in-depth interview in ages. Waheed …

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“The West is 10 years behind,” China’s CBDC Dominance on the “Breaking Banks” Podcast

April 30, 2022 by Rich Turrin

“China’s CBDC Dominance” is the absolute best discussion I have ever had about CBDC, and I’ve had a lot of them! I am grateful to Brett King and JP Nicols of Breaking Banks Fintech Podcast for the opportunity to get the message on e-CNY out along with industry greats Henri Arslanian, David Birch, and Dr. …

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Podcast: “There is a crisis of imagination surrounding CBDCs! We will live in a world where machines pay.”

April 11, 2022 by Rich Turrin

“There is a crisis of imagination surrounding CBDCs!  We need to think that CBDCs can do so much more than buy a cup of coffee.  We have 5G, IoT, and smart contracts.  We are going to live in a world where “machines pay.”  (26:50) Thank you to Radek Pyffel for this great interview to talk …

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Proud to be a Top 10 Twitter Influencer in Financial Services; also check out the wonderful compliment!

April 5, 2022 by Rich Turrin

Posting on social media is at times a thankless job! Every once in a while I get a lovely compliment or win something that keeps me going! Here are two examples! First the NodeX Graph Gallery rated me a Top 10 on Twitter in the financial service sector! The graph represents a network of 1,024 …

Read moreProud to be a Top 10 Twitter Influencer in Financial Services; also check out the wonderful compliment!

Proud to be an Onalytica Top 100 Fintech Influential Voice

November 16, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Onalytica is like the “Oscars” for fintech and I’m exceedingly proud to be a Top 100 voice in the community. Onalytica has been creating Top 100 Influencer lists for the past 10 years, connecting brands with influencer communities. The marketplace is now looking to understand who is influential beyond Twitter social amplifiers. Over recent years …

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Economic Times Interview: Asia is where its at! 7 of the top 10 CBDC projects are in Asia.

October 14, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Asia is where its at! The center of gravity for financial innovation is moving to Asia with 7 of the top 10 CBDC projects in Asia. 14:14 Great interview with the Economic Times “ETMarkets Cryptomeet” where we talk about #CBDC and why it matters. Grateful to Sharat Chandra a real crypto guru, who asked all …

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Interviewed by Forkast.News: Digital yuan could come to overseas users to challenge dollar dominance

October 14, 2021 by Rich Turrin

“China’s CBDC will give users large and small access to a digital ecosystem for global trade, making transacting with China as easy as buying on Amazon or Alibaba,” Richard Turrin, a Shanghai-based fintech consultant who recently published “Cashless: China’s Digital Currency Revolution,” told Forkast.News. Digital yuan could come to overseas users to challenge dollar dominance: …

Read moreInterviewed by Forkast.News: Digital yuan could come to overseas users to challenge dollar dominance

Old friends Theodora Lau and Bradley Leimer asked the toughest questions yet!

September 6, 2021 by Rich Turrin

It was a joy to be on the Unconventional Ventures “One Vision” Podcast  with my dear friends Theodora Lau and Bradley Leimer! They asked “killer questions!”  Our discussions on control and financial inclusion are very much worth your time.  Who controls your money?  That’s a big question and the answer is much more gray than …

Read moreOld friends Theodora Lau and Bradley Leimer asked the toughest questions yet!

The Bankless Podcast: “CBDCs owe their existance to crypto”

September 6, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Respect!  That’s what the fans of both #CBDC and #cryptocurrency need to have for one another. Grateful to Ryan Sean Adams and David Hoffman for this great podcast! I loved doing this podcast because it brought me fully into the crypto world whose innovators and innovations I genuinely respect, and I got full respect for …

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“Cashless” by Richard Turrin is a must-read

September 6, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Thank you to Jame Diasio founder of DigFin Group for his support of my book Cashless, calling it a “must-read” in his glowing review! From the review: “Richard Turrin wants you to know that you already live in the shadow of China’ fintech primacy. The West’s Big Tech companies, banks, and governments may not know …

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Cashless Reviewed in the Netherlands No. 1 “Het Finanieele Dagblad” “Optimistic cashless future”

September 6, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Always delighted when Cashless is reviewed in foreign languages, here in Dutch! Translations from Google Translate: “The author is very optimistic about the geopolitical context of the cashless future.”   Highlights: Both the cryptonerd and the interested layman who want to read how advanced China is in this area and what we can learn from …

Read moreCashless Reviewed in the Netherlands No. 1 “Het Finanieele Dagblad” “Optimistic cashless future”

China’s CBDC: Financial Inclusion, Banks and US Dollar Impact on “The Agenda” With Stephen Cole

September 6, 2021 by Rich Turrin

“Key to the development of China’s CBDC is not leaving anyone behind,” and I am grateful to @Stephen Cole and Sophie Nicholson of “The Agenda” for helping me get the message out! Stephen asked great questions about China’s CBDC but the most important of all was about financial inclusion: “China’s key breakthrough in FinTech, says …

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CGTN BizTalk: The future of money

July 21, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Thank you to Guan Xin anchor of CGTN Biztalk!   This is a full half-hour program covering China’s new central bank digital currency. Delighted to share the program with my new friend Zhang Xiaoyan from Tsinghua University. In 2014, the People’s Bank of China set up a team to study digital currencies. After seven years, digital …

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Is China Ahead of the West? (Video)

July 21, 2021 by Rich Turrin

One of my most passionate interviews yet where the answers are fast, furious, and on occasion funny! Thanks so much to Abhiruk Bhattacharyya and TheCoinRepublic for the opportunity to talk about CBDC, cryptocurrency, and financial inclusion.  Big topics that will impact us all! What’s inside: 00:00  How did I get to China? 04:30  How did …

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How did China, the largest nation in the World…Go Cashless? (Video)

July 21, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Great pleasure being interviewed by Rick Huckstep from Wiser!  “Two weeks of tech in a 10 minute read” Rick read “Cashless” from cover to cover and loved the book. Am grateful for his support and fabulous review in the Wiser Newsletter There is nobody better qualified to tell the story of how China moved the …

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Featured in: China’s Digital Yuan: How will it Decide the Future of Money?

May 29, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Aricle link: https://lynk.global/insights/china-digital-yuan-how-will-it-decide-the-future-of-money   China’s Digital Yuan: How will it Decide the Future of Money? By Pamela Lin 20 MAY 202110-12 minutes In China’s southern tech hub Shenzhen, 33-year-old reporter Sally Zhou got to test out what is said to be the next financial disruptor – a digital currency issued by the People’s Bank of …

Read moreFeatured in: China’s Digital Yuan: How will it Decide the Future of Money?

China’s Digital Yuan will Change the World | Real Talk China Interview

May 29, 2021 by Rich Turrin

This fantastic interview conducted by Cyrus Janssen the host of “Real Talk China” is a deep dive into China’s CBDC and will undoubtedly answer many of your questions. The interview was lovingly edited by Cyrus to make both a long and short version. The long version below with a complete list of questions answered below …

Read moreChina’s Digital Yuan will Change the World | Real Talk China Interview

China’s Digital Currency Explained in 10 Minutes!

May 24, 2021 by Rich Turrin

China’s new Central Bank Digital Currency CBDC made easy in 10 minutes! This video is the easiest way yet of learning about China’s new CBDC and a great introduction to my book “Cashless.” Thank-you Cyrus Janssen 王德中 ! CBDCs are coming to the West as well and this video is a start to better understanding …

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“China crashed Bitcoin” and other myths

May 24, 2021 by Rich Turrin

Don’t blame China for the #Bitcoin crash! Instead, blame insane headlines, ignorance and social media. It makes #CBDC look good! China’s regulators were doing their job when they issued this public service announcement to warn people about Bitcoin volatility: “Virtual currency’s prices have soared and plummeted recently, resulting [in] a rebound of speculative trading activities …

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Digital yuan poses threat to Alipay-WeChat online payments duopoly

November 13, 2020 by efindlow

China’s plan for a centralized digital currency could open up the country’s “walled-garden” online retail payments ecosystem, but analysts believe it may not immediately change the way shoppers transact with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.-affiliated Alipay and Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s WeChat Pay, which powers payments on the WeChat super-app. Read Full Article

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CGTN Panel discussion on Ant Group and Regulators

November 9, 2020 by Rich Turrin

A discussion about Ant and some of the regulator’s motivations behind cancelling Ant’s “world’s largest” IPO.

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CGTN Interview: Innovative China drives the global AI revolution

November 4, 2020 by Rich Turrin

To understand the dynamics of the global AI industry and the role both China and the U.S. are playing in this highly contested sector, CGTN Digital’s International Editor Abhishek G Bhaya spoke with Richard Turrin, the author of the best-selling “Innovation Lab Excellence” and soon to be published “China’s Digital Currency Revolution”.

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