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May 2022
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EP08 Crypto markets in free fall: What i...

Arjun Singh
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Crypto markets are in free fall this month. To understand better what is behind recent events in the Crypto world we invited Anas Bhurtun & Danosch Zahedi, hosts of Crypto Sheikhs podcast, a fantastic show that is tracking and explaining what is going on with cryptocurrencies.

For the first time we had two guests on the couch at the same time, which resulted in a super-insightful chat about the tremendous change that is happening right now in the world of finance, and the role of the blockchain in this new redistribution of wealth.

Listen to Anas & Danosch speak about:

- Why are Fiat currencies becoming obsolete?

- Deep connection between art and NFTs

- Arts DAO, a community of artists and NFT collectors based out of Dubai

Check out Arts DAO: https://artsdao.io/

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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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