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The Breakdown With NLW Episode

CBDCs Aren't About Money, They're About Power

A China-focused discussion on this week’s “Long Reads Sunday.”
The Breakdown With NLW Episode
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A China-focused discussion on this week’s “Long Reads Sunday.”

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR.org and Genesis Trading.

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On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Sune Sorenson’s “China Is Opting Out of US-Run Financial System.” He also discusses recent pieces by Niall Ferguson and The Economist that point to a growing conversation about CBDCs that is fundamentally about power and the global system.

See also: Former CFTC Boss’ Digital Dollar Project Ready to Kick Off First US CBDC Tests

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CBDCs Aren't About Money, They're About Power