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The Future of Money

The Future of Money

By: Henri Arslanian
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 Henri Arslanian brings you in-depth discussions and constructive analyses of the developments shaping the future of money and finance from Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to CBDCs and DeFiHenri Arslanian Economics Personal Finance
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  • Why the Asia-Middle East corridor could be the next big opportunity and how stablecoins may reshape it.

    Why the Asia-Middle East corridor could be the next big opportunity and how stablecoins may reshape it.
    Oct 11 2025

    My interview with Ben El-Baz, Managing Director of HashKey MENA.

    - The Asia–Middle East crypto corridor is expanding fast, driven by stablecoin-powered B2B payments.

    - Hong Kong’s regulatory clarity has fostered a “financial-grade” crypto ecosystem across banks, brokers, and asset managers.

    - Dubai and the UAE are emerging as key partners in bridging East–West crypto flows.

    - Real estate tokenisation and cross-border stablecoin use are transforming how individuals and corporates transact.

    - Southeast Asia is becoming a vital region for institutional crypto adoption, especially in stablecoin settlements.

    - Education and regulated infrastructure remain key challenges for scaling adoption securely.

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    15 mins
  • If the future of finance is autonomous and invisible finance, what role will crypto play?

    If the future of finance is autonomous and invisible finance, what role will crypto play?
    Oct 8 2025

    My interview with Brett King, futurist and author of Branch Tomorrow.

    - How fintechs have overtaken traditional banks in customer reach

    - The rise of autonomous banking and tokenized assets

    - Why legacy systems can’t support real-time, AI-driven finance

    - The critical role of stablecoins and digital payments networks in this transformation

    - What bankers must do to stay relevant in the next decade Powered by Phoenix Group

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    7 mins
  • What are the technical challenges in underwriting crypto insurance?

    What are the technical challenges in underwriting crypto insurance?
    Oct 3 2025

    My interview with Robin Scott, General Manager at AIFT.

    - Insurance for digital assets has grown rapidly, with coverage now exceeding $1 billion

    - Centralized exchanges and custodians are meeting higher technical standards, making policies viable

    - DeFi remains challenging due to frequent hacks, leading to high premiums

    - Legacy insurers and reinsurers are warming up to crypto as a diversifier from climate risk exposures

    - AI risk is following the same playbook as crypto, starting with cybersecurity and risk management tools

    - Smart contracts and AI can streamline the outdated insurance process, reducing paperwork and intermediaries

    - The future may bring customers closer to directly covering risks via blockchain-based pools

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    6 mins
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