The latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun is now live from Riyadh, in collaboration with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s innovation center. Joining us are Morrad Irsane and Sharene Lee, co-founders of Takadao, a company redefining insurance through #blockchain and #Web3 technology. Their vision? To create a decentralized, transparent alternative to traditional insurance that aligns with #IslamicFinance principles and empowers underserved communities.

Dive deep into the evolving universe of digital media, commerce, and technology in this fascinating episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, featuring TikTok’s Global Business Solutions Head, Shant Oknayan. Explore TikTok's revolutionary impact beyond dance trends and discover its role in shaping the future of content and digital ecosystems. Shant, with his extensive experience and insight, unfolds TikTok's master plan, discussing the convergence of shopping and entertainment—Shoppertainment, the emergence of micro-communities like BookTok and BeautyTok, and the platform’s endeavors in 'edutainment'. He enlightens us on TikTok’s vision to provide a space for passion-driven creators, offering a wealth of knowledge on personalized content, community building, safety, and brand engagement in the digital age. Don’t miss out on this rollercoaster of insights and future-forward thinking, whether you’re a creator, consumer, or a C-suite executive—there's a wealth of knowledge for everyone!

In this gripping episode of Couchonomics, host Arjun delves into the intricacies of Web 3.0, blockchain's influence on the internet's evolution, and the emerging carbon economy with Prakash Somosundram, the innovative Co-Founder & CEO of Enjinstarter. Together, they navigate the realms of blockchain gaming, metaverse developments, and the potential of decentralized finance. Prakash offers enlightening insights on digital ownership, content security, and the significant promise of carbon credits as a new asset class. From the essence of trust in Web3 projects and the global carbon trading scene to the realities of starting blockchain ventures, this episode is a riveting blend of tech insights, environmental concerns, and startup dynamism. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, eco-advocates, and startup aficionados alike, Arjun and Prakash's exchange is a beacon of knowledge in today's rapidly changing world.

Get ready for a deep dive into the riveting world of AI with our special edition of Couchonomics. In this episode, we revisit our most insightful discussions from the second season, talking to the industry's leading voices in finance, technology, and regulation. From the transformative impact of AI on the fintech industry, real-world applications in payment solutions, to the regulatory landscapes of AI - we've got it all covered! This episode provides an essential snapshot of where we are now and where we're heading in the brave new world of AI. Don't miss this chance to get on board with the AI revolution. Dive in now!

In this riveting episode of Couchonomics, we dive deep into the intricate world of blockchain, metaverse, and web 3.0 with Amna Usman Chaudhry, a renowned Financial Economist & Emerging Tech Strategist. From the mechanics of blockchain and metaverse to its implications on fintech, Islamic fintech, and the efforts towards gender equality, this conversation explores the intersection of technology and societal norms.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or the future of decentralized systems. Saqr Ereiqat, with his vast experience and vision, provides valuable insights into the ongoing evolution of these technologies and the potential they hold for reshaping our world.

Meet Navin Gupta, Managing Director of South Asia and MENA at Ripple, a global payments network that enables fast and efficient cross-border payments. On this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Navin shares insights on how Ripple uses blockchain technology to solve cross-border remittances and how CBDCs could revolutionize the public sector.

Renowned futurist Dr. Noah Raford takes us on a journey into the crystal ball to offer a glimpse into how technology is influencing our lives.

Nadeem Ladki and Dominic Longman from Binance, in this episode of Couchonomics, are explaining the world of Crypto from the biggest crypto exchange perspective.

Nadeem Ladki and Dominic Longman from Binance, in this episode of Couchonomics, are explaining the world of Crypto from the biggest crypto exchange perspective.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Leila Hurstel shares her view on how the decentralized autonomous organization arose out of a deep desire to transform society, and how blockchain technology enables a committed, dedicated community. Leila points to interoperability as one of the main building blocks that will form the foundation of the metaverse.

Join us in Season 02 of Couchonomics as we go beyond fintech and payments, and embark on the journey into the future of financial services, a future which will be shaped by existing and new developments in technology and innovation, including and not limited to the likes of embedded finance, open banking, ESG, various versions of metaverse, decentralized finance, digital currencies, and other trends. On the couch, we're going to have the most influential and progressive-minded founders, executives, investors, regulators, innovators and industry commentators from across the MENA region and beyond. Join us as we unravel a multitude of layers of the financial services industry and try to learn how technology will continue to impact the world that we live in.

The rising star of the Middle Easter NFT art world Kristel Bechara takes us through key criteria for evaluating long-term NFT value and explains how NFTs can transform ownership.

Conversation about the tremendous change that is happening right now in the world of finance, and the role of the blockchain in this new redistribution of wealth.

If banks want to stay relevant in these evolving times, they need to be at the technological forefront and provide convenient, flexible payment solutions customers trust. Find out from Ramana Kumar, CEO of Magnati, how will banking and the financial services sector integrate into the Metaverse.

Ronit Ghose from Citi Global Insights joined us to give a sneak preview of Citi's amazing new report: Metaverse and Money: Decrypting the Future.