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Crypto and Regulation: Challenging but Inevitable
Disclaimer
Crypto and Regulation: Challenging but Inevitable
Tuesday,14/12/2021|14:53GMTby
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Disclaimer
The idea that crypto belongs or deserves to be outside of regulation is naive and outdated
Finance Magnates
The idea that crypto belongs or deserves to be outside of regulation is naive and outdated. Regulation is necessary, and there is a huge difference between something being challenging and it being impossible.
In our three-part series on the relationship between crypto and regulation, We’ll be examining how different nations are approaching regulation and what can be done to improve that process. But first, we wanted to explain why we believe a regulated crypto/blockchain industry is both needed and inevitable.
The debate over how to regulate the crypto industry feels never ending.
The discussions are getting ever more heated as the industry grows, and there are growing concerns from the regulators.
What started off in the early days as an academic discussion about how to classify Bitcoin or Ethereum, was later quickly shadowed by the ICO boom. Since then the industry has grown both vertically and horizontally. Most of the services you find in the traditional "fiat" financial world, you can now find replicated on the blockchain too; exchanges, stablecoins, FX trading, lending services -to name just a few. The list is growing, as is its popularity.
While some companies have tried to align their services with existing regulations or expected upcoming regulations, other companies have taken steps to avoid regulation. These steps have been as dramatic as relocating the business to a new country, or less severe, taking measures such as tweaking an existing offering, removing the ability for derivatives to be used during cryptoasset spot trading, adding more KYC or KYB measures, changing the narrative in the marketing etc.
Good financial regulation is hard to get right, and there is a fine distinction between too much regulation, which may stifle innovation, and too little, which may lead to harm for investors. In the traditional financial world we often uncover a lack of regulation only once a scandal or a crisis takes place. What seemed to be a good, conservative approach in the 70s can result in a crisis in the 80s. Or a well intended liberalization of regulation in the 90s can end with a financial crisis in the 2000s.
The key here is to look at the intent.
In liberal democracies regulation is meant to balance the occasionally competing forces of encouraging innovation, competition, and fair market access, with those of protecting consumers from unintended risk and maintaining market stability.
When the bank denies you a home loan, the intent is to protect you as a consumer as much as it is to protect the society from a new housing bubble, while also making sure the bank stays in operation, safeguarding your savings. The regulator’s role is to make sure we all can trust the institutions we are depending on and the companies we are dealing with. There is a reason why aviation, firearms, alcohol and pharmaceuticals are heavily regulated.
All these regulations have taken time to get in place, and to get right. They aren’t perfect, but they’re better than any other alternative.
The discussions we need to be having
The headlines lately have been very much dominated by the approach of the US and Chinese regulators.
We are still in the early days, and mistakes will be made by all sides.
An interesting aspect of the discussion is the relationship between what can be done and what should be regulated. For example, data protection was not discussed much when the internet was launched. The challenges back then were very different. How to organize data, how to search for content, giving people access to the internet, how to deal with copyrights etc, were more pressing. It was only later, when these issues had abated and several market conditions matured, that we were in a position to start looking at data protection. Before we could be concerned with how the likes of Google, Apple and Facebook deal with personal data, they first had to come into existence.
While some of these new products and services only appeal to the very few, services such as smart contracts, decentralized services and exchanges are impacting the way we consume products and services, and further challenging the established institutions such as banks and brokers. And with such impact, you naturally attract the interest of the regulators.
For example, why would anyone set up a savings account at their bank at 1% interest rate, when Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms offer 5x to 10x of that? Why miss out on the growth of Amazon, just because you can’t afford the price of a single share? Why not buy a fraction of a share? Why accept paying high fees and late settlement times when you’re sending money to your loved ones in need, when you can do it much cheaper and faster on the blockchain?
And on the flip side, what happens when the DeFI platform cuts your access, and your savings are gone? Or when the virtual broker never fulfilled your share purchase order? Or when terrorists are financing their operations in exactly the same way you are transferring money to your loved ones?
James Burnie, Financial Services Regulation and FinTech Partner at Gunnercooke.
With new opportunities, new threats emerge.
The question is not if we “need” regulation. Indeed, the existing legal framework of every jurisdiction is itself a form of regulation prohibiting bad actors, for example, from committing fraud. The idea that there is somehow a place “outside” the law is a naive one, and one which was debunked as different courts took jurisdiction over the internet.
Rather, the key question is how the regulation should work, and how it should be developed and enforced. These are not easy questions to answer, but as we have shown with the internet, it can be done - and there are plenty of jurisdictions trying a variety of approaches. A greater level of communication between crypto and blockchain businesses, traditional financial institutions and government bodies/regulators can allow us all to reap the benefits of innovation while making no sacrifices on safety and security.
Look out for part two and three in this series, where we’ll explain in more detail the current state of crypto regulation around the world, and how regulation can act as a catalyst for growth in the crypto industry.
By Dr. Ozan Özerk, Founder of OpenPayd and James Burnie, Financial Services Regulation and FinTech Partner at Gunnercooke.
The idea that crypto belongs or deserves to be outside of regulation is naive and outdated. Regulation is necessary, and there is a huge difference between something being challenging and it being impossible.
In our three-part series on the relationship between crypto and regulation, We’ll be examining how different nations are approaching regulation and what can be done to improve that process. But first, we wanted to explain why we believe a regulated crypto/blockchain industry is both needed and inevitable.
The debate over how to regulate the crypto industry feels never ending.
The discussions are getting ever more heated as the industry grows, and there are growing concerns from the regulators.
What started off in the early days as an academic discussion about how to classify Bitcoin or Ethereum, was later quickly shadowed by the ICO boom. Since then the industry has grown both vertically and horizontally. Most of the services you find in the traditional "fiat" financial world, you can now find replicated on the blockchain too; exchanges, stablecoins, FX trading, lending services -to name just a few. The list is growing, as is its popularity.
While some companies have tried to align their services with existing regulations or expected upcoming regulations, other companies have taken steps to avoid regulation. These steps have been as dramatic as relocating the business to a new country, or less severe, taking measures such as tweaking an existing offering, removing the ability for derivatives to be used during cryptoasset spot trading, adding more KYC or KYB measures, changing the narrative in the marketing etc.
Good financial regulation is hard to get right, and there is a fine distinction between too much regulation, which may stifle innovation, and too little, which may lead to harm for investors. In the traditional financial world we often uncover a lack of regulation only once a scandal or a crisis takes place. What seemed to be a good, conservative approach in the 70s can result in a crisis in the 80s. Or a well intended liberalization of regulation in the 90s can end with a financial crisis in the 2000s.
The key here is to look at the intent.
In liberal democracies regulation is meant to balance the occasionally competing forces of encouraging innovation, competition, and fair market access, with those of protecting consumers from unintended risk and maintaining market stability.
When the bank denies you a home loan, the intent is to protect you as a consumer as much as it is to protect the society from a new housing bubble, while also making sure the bank stays in operation, safeguarding your savings. The regulator’s role is to make sure we all can trust the institutions we are depending on and the companies we are dealing with. There is a reason why aviation, firearms, alcohol and pharmaceuticals are heavily regulated.
All these regulations have taken time to get in place, and to get right. They aren’t perfect, but they’re better than any other alternative.
The discussions we need to be having
The headlines lately have been very much dominated by the approach of the US and Chinese regulators.
We are still in the early days, and mistakes will be made by all sides.
An interesting aspect of the discussion is the relationship between what can be done and what should be regulated. For example, data protection was not discussed much when the internet was launched. The challenges back then were very different. How to organize data, how to search for content, giving people access to the internet, how to deal with copyrights etc, were more pressing. It was only later, when these issues had abated and several market conditions matured, that we were in a position to start looking at data protection. Before we could be concerned with how the likes of Google, Apple and Facebook deal with personal data, they first had to come into existence.
While some of these new products and services only appeal to the very few, services such as smart contracts, decentralized services and exchanges are impacting the way we consume products and services, and further challenging the established institutions such as banks and brokers. And with such impact, you naturally attract the interest of the regulators.
For example, why would anyone set up a savings account at their bank at 1% interest rate, when Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms offer 5x to 10x of that? Why miss out on the growth of Amazon, just because you can’t afford the price of a single share? Why not buy a fraction of a share? Why accept paying high fees and late settlement times when you’re sending money to your loved ones in need, when you can do it much cheaper and faster on the blockchain?
And on the flip side, what happens when the DeFI platform cuts your access, and your savings are gone? Or when the virtual broker never fulfilled your share purchase order? Or when terrorists are financing their operations in exactly the same way you are transferring money to your loved ones?
James Burnie, Financial Services Regulation and FinTech Partner at Gunnercooke.
With new opportunities, new threats emerge.
The question is not if we “need” regulation. Indeed, the existing legal framework of every jurisdiction is itself a form of regulation prohibiting bad actors, for example, from committing fraud. The idea that there is somehow a place “outside” the law is a naive one, and one which was debunked as different courts took jurisdiction over the internet.
Rather, the key question is how the regulation should work, and how it should be developed and enforced. These are not easy questions to answer, but as we have shown with the internet, it can be done - and there are plenty of jurisdictions trying a variety of approaches. A greater level of communication between crypto and blockchain businesses, traditional financial institutions and government bodies/regulators can allow us all to reap the benefits of innovation while making no sacrifices on safety and security.
Look out for part two and three in this series, where we’ll explain in more detail the current state of crypto regulation around the world, and how regulation can act as a catalyst for growth in the crypto industry.
By Dr. Ozan Özerk, Founder of OpenPayd and James Burnie, Financial Services Regulation and FinTech Partner at Gunnercooke.
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We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
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Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
