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In this episode, we will focus on the growing adoption of cryptocurrency as an asset class among asset managers and hedge fund managers in the UAE. Our guest, Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta, an expert in finance and digital assets, will discuss the strategies these institutions are employing, the challenges they face, and the implications of recent regulatory developments in the UAE's crypto landscape.

Stay up to date with this week's biggest crypto headlines: ▸ Brevan Howard's UAE Crypto Hub ▸ Stripe's $1.1B Bridge Deal ▸ U.S. Crypto Legislation Hopes ▸ Future Blockchain Summit Highlights ▸ And more! #M2Newsletter

The UAE is solidifying its position as a global hub for crypto, driven by a clear and stable regulatory framework for digital assets. The collaborative relationship between regulators and the industry makes the UAE a leading destination for innovation and growth in the blockchain space. Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3TZXL1n #M2 #TheNewHomeOfCrypto 

Last week, the M2 Product Team hosted a workshop at Superteam UAE Founders’ Villa Season 2, titled “Web3 Building in MENA.” We connected with Solana builders, founders, and entrepreneurs to discuss token listing strategies, MENA localization insights, and hear fresh updates from the Solana Foundation, following their Breakpoint event in Singapore. The interactive session featured a hands-on negotiation workshop, where founders explored token listing campaigns from both the CEX and token project perspectives. Solana founders left with valuable insights and a deeper understanding of the CEX listing process, equipping them for future success. #M2 #SuperteamUAE

M2 CPO, Sudhu Arumugam moderated a powerful panel at the European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona on 'The BTC and ETH ETFs Were Supposed to Bring Real Institutional Adoption - But Are They?' Joined by Matthew Hougan (Bitwise Asset Management), Adrian Fritz (21Shares), Elliot Johnson (Evolve ETFs), and Duncan Moir (abrdn), the discussion explored the growing role of institutional players, staking products, crypto options, and how BTC and ETH ETFs are accelerating adoption among traditional asset managers. Watch the full panel discussion here: https://bit.ly/3BWTQw5

As part of the GITEX program, the Future Blockchain Summit gave attendees key insights into the UAE’s growing blockchain scene and expanding Web3 economy. With the UAE emerging as a global leader in virtual assets, the summit fostered critical discussions, bringing together tech giants, startups, and government leaders to share their expertise. Read the full recap here: https://bit.ly/407veeg #M2 #FutureBlockchainSummit

Catch up on this week's top crypto stories: ▸ M2 Earn Extra Bonus ▸ Inflation Approaching Fed Target ▸ Grayscale's Multi-Token ETF ▸ Ethereum 100K+ TPS Target ▸ Market Snapshot ▸ And more! #M2Newsletter

M2 Announces Leadership Transition: Welcoming Saadeddine Zaher as new CEO: https://bit.ly/3AdSRXX

The M2 team was at Dubai Harbour this week for the Future Blockchain Summit, where our CPO, Sudhu Arumugam, participated in a panel discussion on “Navigating Global Regulations: DeFi and Centralized Exchanges in Focus” alongside industry leaders Robert Kopitsch, Sonia Shaw, Irina Heaver, Nicholas McNicholas, and moderator Walid Abou Zaki. Sudhu also joined a fireside chat with Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr to explore "The Adoption of Virtual Assets by Institutional and VIP Traders in the UAE." It was a fantastic week of networking and learning with top organizations in the blockchain space! #M2 #FutureBlockchainSummit 

The UAE continues to set the global standard for crypto adoption, driven by public engagement, cutting-edge innovation, and favorable tax regulations. It has rapidly become a key global hub for digital assets and blockchain technology. Source: https://lnkd.in/dhUJKDqK #M2 #TheNewHomeOfCrypto