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Couchonomics with Arjun
Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly
As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe.
Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.
Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines.
Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy.
Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438
Learn more: www.couchonomics.com
Season 4 supported by:
Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e& | Digit 9
About the host:
Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally.
Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.
In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.
Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.
Couchonomics with Arjun
Stablecoins, Tokenization & Regulation: Crypto’s Next Chapter
Crypto isn’t dead, it’s going institutional.
In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Rifad Mahasneh, CEO of OKX MENA, joins the show to unpack what real digital asset adoption looks like beyond the headlines.
We explore how OKX is building for scale, trust, and regulation - especially in the UAE, where crypto is becoming infrastructure, not just innovation.
🎯 What’s inside:
• Post-FTX trust rebuild: custody, compliance & proof-of-reserves
• Stablecoins, CBDCs & the future of programmable money
• Tokenization with real-world utility
• Why the UAE is leading the global charge in crypto regulation
Full episode out now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
Couchonomics with Arjun Season 04 is brought to you by our partners:
Adyen https://www.adyen.com/
Thunes https://thunes.com/
Mastercard https://mastercard.com/
E& https://www.eand.com/
Digit9 https://www.digitnine.com/
SC Ventures https://scventures.io/
Hala https://hala.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Episode Highlights
00:56 Welcome to Couchonomics
01:48 Exploring OKX and Crypto Basics
03:29 Why the UAE for Crypto?
06:34 Understanding Crypto Terminology
09:37 State of Crypto in 2025
12:57 Institutional Adoption of Crypto
17:04 Bitcoin: Proof of Value
19:24 Centralized vs Decentralized Finance
24:00 Regulatory Landscape and Challenges
28:59 Regulatory Challenges in Blockchain
31:00 Innovating in the Crypto Space
32:32 Educating and Differentiating in the Market
41:04 Stablecoins and Their Impact
45:06 The Future of CBDCs and Stablecoins
49:46 Tokenization of Real-World Assets
54:50 OKX's Future Plans and Market Expansion
57:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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