Majlis & Markets
Welcome to Majlis & Markets, the podcast showcasing the Global Islamic Economy through storytelling and insightful conversations. 🌐💬
Join us as we explore the intersection of culture, capital and commerce. We sit down with industry leaders, founders and investors to break down the trends shaping Islamic finance and global markets.
What we explore:
- Islamic Finance: The ethics, products and strategies driving the sector.
- Global Markets: Financial and macro trends across the Middle East and beyond.
- Venture Capital: The future of funding, innovation and Shariah-compliant start-ups.
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Majlis & Markets
Episode 36-Crypto Currents: Fintech and Digital Assets in the Gulf
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The digitalisation of finance is reshaping the industry, with new asset classes like cryptocurrency gaining traction.
Dubai and the UAE have become key hubs for fintech and crypto, driven by new frameworks and initiatives to attract firms and talent. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are also enhancing their regulatory systems.
But what are the benefits and challenges of these shifts?
In our 36 episode, we spoke to Anna Zeitlin, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard. She leads the fintech and financial services practice in Dubai, advising both government and private clients across the region.
In this episode, we covered several topics including:
- The rise of fintech in the UAE and region
- Looking at the benefits and drawbacks of CBDCs
- The adoption and future of crypto
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