# 🎙 77 - China's Digital Currency Revolution | Richard Turrin

*Author: David Hoffman*
*Published: Aug 9, 2021*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/es/77-chinas-digital-currency*

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**Richard Turrin** is the best selling author of *Innovation Lab Excellence*, and recently published his new book *[Cashless: China's Digital Currency Revolution](https://www.amazon.com/Cashless-Chinas-Digital-Currency-Revolution/dp/1949642720/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=). *This new release covers the story and context of China’s new Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and the innovation happening in that space.

In this episode, Richard walks us through the efforts China has made to innovate within its fintech platforms, and how it poses a long-term threat to US Dollar dominance. With smart contracts on the way, what does the world look like with a maximally successful Chinese CBDC? Listen in and find out.

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#### RESOURCES
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- *[Cashless: China's Digital Currency Revolution](https://www.amazon.com/Cashless-Chinas-Digital-Currency-Revolution/dp/1949642720/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)*

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