Encrypted - Episodes Tagged with “#Fintech”

#EP102: "The Evolution of USDC: Miriam Kiwan on Circle, Stablecoins, and Driving Financial Inclusion"

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:30:00 +0400

🎙️We're thrilled to welcome Miriam Kiwan, Vice President at Middle East&Africa at Circle, and Co-Chair on Digital Assets at the MENA Fintech Association, to the latest, #102nd episode of the Encrypted Podcast, "The Evolution of USDC: Miriam Kiwan on Circle, Stablecoins, and Driving Financial Inclusion"!
This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io and sponsored by The HBAR Foundation: https://www.hbarfoundation.org/
The HBAR Foundation cultivates vibrant economies and ecosystems on the Hedera network by providing financial, community, and marketing support for projects attracting millions of users and billions of dollars to the ecosystem!
🌍Miriam brings a wealth of experience, including her previous role leading Digital Assets and Tech Ecosystem Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and holding strategic positions across technology, finance, and nonprofits in the UAE and Europe.
📌 As a key leader in both Circle and the MENA Fintech Association, Miriam plays a vital role in driving innovation, financial inclusion, and fintech ecosystem development across the region.
In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into:
🔗 The latest Circle and USDC updates, including the ADGM license, partnerships with LuLu Holdings and Binance, and key announcements from Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
📈 USDC’s market evolution and Circle’s major milestones in the Middle East&Africa under Miriam’s leadership.
🌍 The increasing adoption of stablecoins in the global financial system, with a spotlight on the UAE’s Central Bank stablecoin framework.
🌐 MiCA regulations and their game-changing impact on Circle’s strategy.
🔄 Cross-chain transfer protocols and Circle’s integration with Ethereum’s zkSync layer-2 solution.
✨ The untapped use cases of stablecoins, from remittances to financial inclusion, and beyond.
💡 Miriam’s passion for longevity, and how it shapes her forward-thinking approach to innovation.
🎧 Tune in now and join us as we explore the intersection of stablecoins, technology, and the future of finance.
💬 What are your thoughts on the role of stablecoins in shaping the global economy? Drop your comments below!

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Special Guest: Miriam Kiwan.

#Ep.93: "Future Money: Banking Analyst Who Went Crypto."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0400

🚀 Excited to announce our latest, #93rd episode of the Encrypted podcast, powered by Myco.io, “Future Money: Banking Analyst Who Went Crypto”, featuring Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Citi’s Future of Finance team!
🎙️ Join us as we dive into the future of money, fintech, and blockchain with one of the industry's leading voices.

🔍 In this episode, Ronit shares insights on:

His journey from banking analyst to crypto enthusiast
The role of centralized CBDCs in blockchain adoption
The drivers behind blockchain technology and the future of securities
His recently published book “Future Money” features how money changes in the internet era.
The intersection of AI and finance, and its transformative impact.

💡 Don't miss out on Ronit's perspectives on the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in regions like the Middle East and Asia, and how they're shaping the future of finance.

📖 Tune in to discover more about the future of money in the internet era, including cryptocurrency, DeFi, Web3, and AI, in our latest episode of Encrypted! Available on all major podcast platforms. #EncryptedPodcast #FutureOfFinance #Blockchain #AI #Cryptocurrency #Fintech

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Special Guest: Ronit Ghose.

#Ep.89: “MENA Fintech Association: Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Green Finance”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0400

🎙️Join us in a captivating conversation with Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) and Founder & CEO of Fils in our latest, #89 episode on Encrypted, “MENA Fintech Association: Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Green Finance”, powered by Myco.io. Recently recognized as MENA's Future Fintech Leader by the UAE Central Bank, Nameer shares his journey, insights, and exciting projects shaping the industry.

🌐 Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval: After the recent news that the Securities and Exchange Commission has finally approved the Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Nameer shared his views on how this decision will impact both retail and institutional investors in the long run, paving the way for diversified portfolio strategies.

🚀 MFTA's Remarkable Journey: Under Nameer's exceptional leadership, MFTA has become the 4th best global fintech body. Discover the strategies and initiatives that distinguished MFTA on the global stage, and what partnerships play the key role in the industry's success.

💚 Green FinTech Innovation: Nameer's passion for green fintech innovation is evident. Learn how he envisions the intersection of fintech and sustainability shaping the future of the financial industry, and the role MFTA plays in promoting green fintech initiatives.

🌐 Web3 and MFTA: Explore the exciting developments in the intersection of DeFi and TradFi within the MFTA. Nameer shares intriguing projects building bridges between these worlds, fostering innovation and collaboration.

🔥 Future of FinTech: Nameer shares his vision for the future of fintech, especially in the MENA region. Discover exciting developments and projects on the horizon that promise to shape the industry's trajectory.

🌟 Fils and Unique Contributions: Learn about Fils and its distinctive contributions to the fintech ecosystem. Nameer discusses what sets Fils apart from other players in the industry and how they are making waves in the evolving financial landscape.

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Special Guest: Nameer Khan.