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Apr 2022
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EP02 Metaverse and Money: Decrypting the...

Arjun Singh
About this episode

The latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun is here. This one is a real treat!

Our guest is Ronit Ghose, the Global Head of Banking, FinTech & Digital Assets for Citi Global Insights. He joined us on Couchonomics to give us a sneak preview of Citi's amazing new report: Metaverse and Money: Decrypting the Future.

We discussed Metaverse and how will it impact the way we are accessing the internet. The possibilities of the Metaverse are endless according to Ronit. From a gaming industry, fintech, education: every aspect of our future lives could be connected with Metaverse in the future!

Ronit’s previous report had over 350,000 downloads, making it one of the most-read fintech reports ever published. In his latest article, he has also unraveled how NFTs can make ownership in the digital space more transparent and conclusive. 

In this episode, we answered the questions… 

-         Why are connectivity and availability the biggest challenges?

-         How can digital tokens improve digital transactions?

-         What can go wrong with Metaverse?

Check out the full report Metaverse and Money here: https://www.citivelocity.com/citigps/metaverse-and-money/ 

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Based in Dubai, Arjun is actively engaged with the Fintech & Start-up ecosystem across the MENA Region and beyond - as a passive investor, an advisory board member and as a commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.


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