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Born to Disrupt – Web3, Stablecoins, and the Future of Digital Economies with Ahmed Amer
In episode 10 of Born to Disrupt, hosts Grant Niven and Mark Walker are joined by Ahmed Amer, CEO of EMURGO Labs, to discuss how Web3, stablecoins, and tokenisation are shaping the future of digital economies, particularly across Africa and the Middle East. With a background in investment banking, venture capital, and e-commerce, Ahmed offers both strategic and practical insights into how blockchain technologies are being applied in real-world contexts—beyond the hype and towards measurable impact.
Félix Raises $75M to Transform Remittances for Latino Immigrants with AI and Blockchain
Félix secures $75M Series B to expand AI-powered WhatsApp remittances across Latin America, using USDC and blockchain to cut costs and boost financial inclusion.
M2 Appoints New Leadership to Drive Global Digital Asset Expansion
M2 names James Greenwood as CEO and Bill Qian as Managing Director to lead its growth into regulated digital asset services, targeting UHNWIs and institutions with innovative investment solutions from the Middle East.
Crypto Market Takes Hit Amid Trump’s Tariff Announcement, EOS Surges
Crypto market capitalization drops 8%, with Bitcoin falling to $76,700. EOS shines with a 20% gain after rebranding, while Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade aims to boost scalability and security.
ClearBank Expands Partnership with Kraken for UK & EU Digital Asset Clearing
ClearBank partners with Kraken to provide GBP and EUR clearing services, enhancing real-time fiat on/off ramps for UK and EU clients. This collaboration strengthens Kraken’s banking infrastructure, driving crypto adoption with secure, scalable payment solutions.
ADGM and Chainlink Partner to Advance Tokenisation Frameworks
ADGM collaborates with Chainlink to enhance blockchain regulation and tokenisation in the UAE. The alliance fosters innovation, regulatory compliance, and interoperability, strengthening ADGM’s role as a global hub for blockchain-driven financial services.