Writings from Rich

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

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 …

CNBC SQUAWK BOX: China’s digital yuan could challenge the dollar in international trade this decade

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 …

Proud to be an Onalytica Top 100 Fintech Influential Voice

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 …

An Interview with Richard Turrin

Onaltica interview with fintech influencer Richard Turrin

Central Banks Join the Cryptocurrency Gold Rush

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 …

China’s Economic Slowdown: What CFOs Should Know

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

QR Codes: Past, Present, and Future

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 …

ECB’s CBDC investigation breaks new ground

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

World’s dumbest thieves try money laundering with digital yuan

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.

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

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 …

“The Paypers” video interview on Cashless China

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 …

Keynote: China’s Digital Yuan Topping the Charts

My presentation to the “Open Banking World Congress” on the Digital Yuan app! Article on OpenFuture.World: here “Richard highlights four key features of the app:” Don’t miss out! Subscribe to …

Kickoff Sessions Podcast on China’s Digital Yuan and Shanghai’s Lockdown

A very special podcast that covers lockdown in Shanghai as well as the latest developments in CBDCs!

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

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 …

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

“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 …

Polish Edition of Cashless launches, and two interviews in Polish

Am excited to announce the Polish edition of Cashless! I am very grateful to Albert Borowiecki 岳比邻 for single-handedly taking on the project of translating and publishing a Polish-language edition …