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PBOC Patents Show China’s Push For Digital Money

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The Peoples’ Bank of China has filed over 80 patents in its attempts to start its own digital currency, an extensive and elaborate plan to take the renmibi to the digital stage, according to published reports Wednesday (Feb.12). The efforts by Beijing to digitize the renmibi have caused some alarm in the West.

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JD.com Joins China’s Central Bank To Advance Digital Currency

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The bank is working on an array of things, including issuing and supplying a digital bank currency, a system for settling issues between banks using the currency, and enacting digital eWallets for the currency that can be tied to existing bank accounts.

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Who needs a financial centre?

Chris Skinner

In September 2016, the last survey, some things had changed: London New York Singapore Hong Kong Tokyo San Francisco Boston Chicago Zurich Washington DC No Frankfurt. We were talking about mobile payments – yes, it was a topic even back then in 1997 – and I was postulating that you could make a payment anywhere, anytime.

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What the 2020 election means for fintech and Current

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We believe additional stimulus legislation and payments may not come until February at the earliest. If there is another round of stimulus payments for individuals, we’d expect to see most of the money spent down by paying bills and debt immediately. But their prospects are brightening.

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The 34 Biggest Banking, Mortgage & BankTech Events in 2023

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Online Digital Banks for Small Businesses (SMB) January 2023 Related Stories Small Business Card Provider Jeeves Provides Free Airport Lounge Access The Small Businesses (SMB) Love/Hate Relationship with their Bank The 7 Key Features of the Best Digital Credit/Charge Cards for Small Businesses (SMB)

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The 35 Biggest Banking, Mortgage & BankTech Events in 2023

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Come for the wall-to-wall innovations, bring back actionable plans Sep 11-13 | Marriott Marquis | NYC Book Now If we are missing anything, please drop me a note.

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Top 18 Digital & Online Insurance Providers for Small Businesses (SMB): June 2023

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NEW : Looking for digital banks, lenders, payment providers, insurance or digital accounting for small businesses? The post Top 18 Digital & Online Insurance Providers for Small Businesses (SMB): June 2023 first appeared on Fintech Labs SMB Center.

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