Is Dubai's crypto framework setting a global standard?

Dive into an in-depth conversation on how the city is navigating the complex terrain of digital asset regulation with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)’s Head of Innovation & Technology Risk Supervision, Ken Coghill, on the Future of Money podcast recorded March 7, 2024.

Show Highlights:

→ Ken's unexpected journey from extreme sports and trading floors to leading technology risk supervision at DFSA

→ An in-depth exploration of DFSA's regulatory sandbox and its pivotal role in fostering fintech innovation

→ The evolution of DFSA's crypto regulations, including the nuanced approach to crypto tokens and security tokens

→ The importance of international collaboration among regulators in the rapidly evolving digital asset space

→ Ken's vision for the future of regulation, with an emphasis on adaptability and the need for continuous learning within the regulatory and compliance sectors

M2 CEO Stefan Kimmel joins the Future of Money to unravel the fast-evolving world of digital asset exchanges and highlight the MENA region's growing dominance.

Show Highlights:

→ The intricacies of launching a crypto exchange in today's regulatory and security-conscious environment and the opportunities in the Middle-East

→ Strategies for seamless banking integration and efficient fiat-crypto conversions.

→ Why strategic initiatives like VARA that have catapulted the UAE and the broader MENA region into a global crypto leadership position.

→ The essence of M2's team and what Stefan seeks in his crew to drive innovation.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why spot Bitcoin ETFs are so significant

• The impact of high demand against limited supply

• How ETFs will affect the trajectory of Bitcoin

• Why US and European Bitcoin ETFs are different

• The impact they'll have on crypto exchanges

• Why some investment companies are avoiding them

• Whether fees will change in the coming years

• Which fund will emerge as the dominant player

• How these ETFs could drive BTC adoption

Catch the full episode on your preferred platform:

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GuZiW7

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Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PM4eKh

Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Ruwkfh

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