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Writing on payments & digital assets

Perspectives on where finance and technology actually meet — published on Medium.

June 2026

GCC Digital Assets: Four Jurisdictions, Four Distinct Approaches

The GCC is often discussed as one digital asset market. The regulatory reality is more nuanced — and more interesting.

March 2026

The Dual Architecture of Cross-Border Payments

Messaging vs atomic settlement — the two architectures shaping how money moves across borders.

August 2024

Will the UAE's New Payment Token Regulation Unleash the Power of DeFi?

In June 2024, the Central Bank of the UAE officially issued regulations for Payment Token services — what it means in practice.

January 2024

Beyond the Hype: 3 Reasons Blockchain's Potential is Finally Ready to Blossom

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain have been a rollercoaster ride — a look at why the underlying potential is different this time.

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