Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist and Chairman of the AI Task Force of Cyprus, joins Anton Golub and Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou for a thought-provoking episode on the future of AI and its intersection with digital assets. The discussion explores how AI is transforming both the private and public sectors, with a focus on value creation, resource efficiency, and strategic implementation. Demetris shares insights into Cyprus’s national AI strategy, the challenges of data infrastructure, and the ethical frameworks guiding AI adoption. The episode also touches on the crypto landscape, including government efforts to attract blockchain companies to Cyprus and the broader vision for integrating AI and Web3 technologies.

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Juliet Su, Founding Partner of New Tripe Capital, joins Anton Golub and Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital in the crypto industry. The episode delves into Juliet's journey from a corporate career in China to pioneering Web3 investments in the UAE, the shift from ICO frenzy to institutional adoption, and the growing importance of stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization. Juliet shares insights on the challenges of meme coins, the intersection of AI and blockchain, and the UAE’s forward-thinking regulatory environment. Tune in to discover how market trends, M&A deals, and practical use cases are reshaping the future of crypto investments in the GCC and beyond.

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Mohammed Al-Tamami, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Mamun, joins Anton Golub and Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou to discuss how his Omani fintech is leveraging its crowdfunding license to build a robust trade finance platform. The episode explores Mamun's pivot from an infrastructure provider to a direct liquidity provider, its expansion into the UAE and Bahrain, and the strategic importance of stablecoins in reducing transactional costs. Mohammed also shares insights into Oman's thriving crypto mining sector, the significant local adoption of digital assets, and his perspective on CBDCs and the future of real-world asset tokenization. Tune in to understand how regulatory evolution and entrepreneurial vision are shaping the financial landscape in the GCC.

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