I don't believe in coincidences: Saudi Arabia joins mBridge days after their US security pact lapses. Then, a bit over four months later, the BIS abandoned mBridge! Coincidences? I don't think so! This is an interview I did with CGTN Read more
I am immensely proud to be a major contributor to this Harvard Business Review paper with no less than eleven quotes explaining why Asia will have an edge over the West in AI, even if the US has the smartest Read more
I was delighted to present on the main stage at the CITIC CLSA Investors forum! This is Hong Kong's premier investor conference and getting the main stage on day 1 was a major thrill for me! Here are some photos Read more
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 At the Silicon Valley Bank – $42 billion were withdrawn within 24 hours!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? Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Very proud of my interview on CNBC's Squawk Box which was used for an article as well. Below are links to the article and some highlights: Key quotes: “What you’re going to see in the future is a rollback, a Read more
Thank you to Finextra and Paige McNamee for this great opportunity to talk about the Fed's digital dollar report. The Fed report I critique can be found here in PDF format: Money and Payments: The U.S. Dollar in the Age Read more
Delighted to contribute this article to the South China Morning Post. Link here: China’s digital yuan is not death knell for Alipay and WeChat Pay China’s digital payment market is big enough for the e-CNY, Alipay and WeChat Pay to Read more
China big tech's “new normal” is no "Wild West" and those days are never coming back with the launch of China’s new “State Anti-Monopoly Bureau.” In this interview on CGTN Europe I talk about the goals of China’s new Anti-Monopoly Read more
The Olympic games are upon us and China's digital yuan is increasingly in the news. This is all part of the PBOC's "coming out party" for the digital yuan. An attempt to win technological gold for being the first major Read more
Great honor to speak with Australia's leading financial newspaper the Financial Review! There is a sense in Australia that a CBDC isn't necessary. This may be true, but there is great concern that APRA is not factoring in the impact Read more
“Digital payment systems bring financial inclusion to those who have less, are unbanked, or underbanked.” I am grateful to @Dr. Diane Hamilton, for the opportunity to talk about Cashless on her nationally syndicated radio show “Take the Lead.” Diane is Read more
Very proud to have the last word in my favorite newspaper the Financial Times. Gillian Tett is the chair of the editorial board and a fabulous columnist. In a wonderful article that you really should read "Financial cartels face digital Read more
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 Read more
“Assuming that China can’t do something is a really bad bet to make” Rich Turrin 9:02 This interview is simply the best I have ever done if you want to learn about modern China and where it’s going. It is Read more
China internet’s “Wild West” days are over as China gets out-front with the new data laws that will lead to a better long-term future —brace for impact in the short-term. This interview covers only a few brief points about China’s Read more
China's CBDC has spurred China's banks to innovate, they are not asleep and are moving at a pace that Western banks would envy: “But that progress hasn't been without its difficulties – Turrin explains that some of China's Read more