Innovation, FinTech, and the Future of Investing

The future of digital currencies is here, and it’s most likely here to stay.  Today Peter Kerr, Yieldstreet CFA and Director of Product Marketing, sits down with Richard Turrin, Serial Innovator, to discuss how technology, finance, and regulation come together to impact innovation.  He breaks down the advanced state of digital currency in China, possibilities for the future of digital credit and central bank digital currencies, what Bitcoin is doing right, and what exactly it all means for today’s investors. Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id1527659260Key Takeaways:[1:04] Richard highlights the Fintech career he built in China. [5:24] Which countries have the opportunity to experience the next catapult of financial growth? [8:54] China is taking steps to prepare for the digital future now. [13:42] How is China loosening their dependence on credit growth while reaching their target growth numbers? [19:35] A break down of digital credit as a transformative path to investing in the future. [21:33] The key difference between your bank’s mobile app and Bitcoin. [25:34] Implications of The Federal Reserve moving to digital currencies. [30:00] The role of large financial institutions and global banks in the transition to digital banking. [34:09] Richard’s books and his advice for making innovations happen. [37:28] Richard’s experience with real estate investing in a digital currency world. [40:36] Will central bank digital currencies be based on the blockchain? Mentioned in This Episode:YieldstreetCashless: China’s Digital Currency Revolution by Richard TurrinInnovation Lab Excellence: Digital Transformation from Within by Richard Turrin

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