Iraq’s engagement with fintech is new but rapidly developing, amidst a contemporary economic history that has struggled with foreign intervention and internal corruption, while Iranians have been engaging with a form of fintech - alternative digital currencies - for some time, to evade and work around sanctions and a crippled economy.
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May 2023
EP 46: Unleashing Financial Freedom: Wael Fakharany on Empowering the Underbanked and Redefining Fintech in the Middle East
<p>In this episode of Couchonomics, we welcome Wael Fakharany, CEO of Edenred Middle East, a leading provider of smart technology solutions in the UAE. Wael shares his expertise in empowering businesses across various sectors, including retail, facilities management, and construc ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2024
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 8 | The evolution of the UK’s crypto landscape
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Bivu Das, UK Managing Director at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, to discuss how the crypto landscape has evolved in the UK in the two years since the government laid out its vision for the country to become ... Show More
20m 44s
Dec 2022
302: Ravi Sarathy, Understanding cryptocurrency and blockchain
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 302, an episode with a Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Ravi Sarathy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What happens if ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2022
EP24 Exploring Egypt’s Fintech Expansion | Walid Hassouna, ValU
<p>In terms of fintech adoption, Egypt has been a little slow on the take compared to other nations. However, companies like ValU are changing that.</p><p>As innovative companies and dynamic leaders forge a path to the future, Egypt emerges as one of the most exciting regions on ... Show More
38m 9s
Jan 2024
Decoding the Future of Tech and Finance: Paul Barron on the Intersection of AI, Blockchain, and Media
<p>Prepare to embark on a riveting journey with tech aficionado Paul Barron as we navigate the dynamic interplay of media, technology, and finance. Unlock the secrets behind the exponential growth of Paul's YouTube channel, the Paul Barron Network, and gain expert insights i ... Show More
46m 11s
Apr 2022
Balaji Srinivasan: The Network State
Balaji Srinivasan makes a return appearance to The Knowledge Project, this time to go in-depth on Web3, Crypto, and the state of the world today. Srinivasan offers his unfiltered thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of established democracies, the Russia-Ukraine situation ... Show More
2h 55m