The Digital Asset Race: Regulation, Innovation & Crypto in MENA with Serena from PwC

Episode notes

Join hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar as they sit down with Serena from PwC - one of the sharpest voices shaping digital assets, blockchain regulation, and crypto compliance across MENA. From stablecoins to startup strategy, she breaks down how the UAE is becoming the world’s sandbox for Web3, and why traditional finance is finally embracing tokenization, transparency, and digital innovation. We explore: The real impact of stablecoins & local currency-backed tokens How regulation is accelerating digital asset adoption Why the UAE is emerging as the global hub for Web3 ️ What fintech founders need to know to launch & scale The new dynamics between banks, regulators & crypto platforms Tune in to discover how MENA is shaping the next chapter of global finance.

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