Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era

🎙 Finstep Asia TokenBytes Podcast, with Mark Leeper on Web3 & Fintech PR Secrets for Startup founders Market Highlights and updates: 🇭🇰Hong Kong FinTech Week highlights 🪙 #Stablecoins & Tokenized Finance (New Section) ⛓ #DeFi market developments 📑 #Regulatory updates in Fintech and DeFi 🎋 #Fintech and #AI in Fintech market news 💰 #Funding - VC raise & IPO by Fintech firms (New Sect...

🎙️ In this Episode of Token Bytes, recorded live at the Global Fintech Festival, Musheer Ahmed catches up with Amit Goel, Co-founder of Medici (acquired by Prove) and now Founder of GAG Ventures, to unpack the real story behind the AI revolution reshaping enterprises. Key Highlights: 🤖 Enterprise AI Unpacked – Why the U.S. leads in adoption while India focuses on privacy, data control, and compli...

In this episode of FinStep Asia Token Bytes, Musheer Ahmed sits down with James DiBlasio, Founder & Managing Partner at JDB Advisors, to explore the evolving world of media, fintech, journalism, and thought leadership—and what it truly takes to build credibility in a noisy, AI-driven era. Key Highlights: 📰 Journalism Then & Now – From print to digital, B2B media, and the rise of independe...

Fintech Decoded Ep 11: Getting Technology Right the First Time in Financial Services with Srinivasan Rammoorthy, Co-Founder & CEO 0f Tristha GlobalJoin Monica Jasuja and Musheer Ahmed with our guest, Srinivasan Ramamoorthy, CEO of Tristha Global, as we dive deep into the fundamentals of technology quality, testing, and execution in modern financial services. This episode unpacks why “first-tim...

In discussion with Pak - Sun Ting, Co-Founder & CEO of Votee AI, on Building AI for Local Languages and his journey from Investment Banking to Startup FounderIn this episode of Token Bytes by FinStep Asia, Pak Sun Ting joins Musheer Ahmed to share his transition from global capital markets to building one of Hong Kong’s pioneering AI companies—and why the future of AI lies in solving for local...

Fintech Decoded with Monica Jasuja & Musheer Ahmed. Join Alina Zavorokhina, Head of Business and Product at inDrive. Money, and Musheer, as they explore how mobility platforms are stepping into financial services. From micro-loans and alternative payments to cross-market expansion, we decode the strategy, scale, and impact of fintech at the intersection of transportation and inclusion. Key Hig...

In discussion with Danny Levy, EVP & MD, APAC and Middle East at Money20/20, on The Future of Payments, AI & Fintech in AsiaIn this episode of Token Bytes by FinStep Asia, Danny Levy joins Musheer Ahmed to break down how Asia is leading the global fintech revolution—from real-time payments and super apps to AI-driven financial ecosystems and why the next decade will be defined by impact, n...

In this episode of Token Bytes by FinStep Asia, Alexandra Vidyuk, General Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures, joins Musheer Ahmed to unpack the business of space, why deep tech is the next big VC frontier, and how startups are driving innovation across orbit and Earth. Key Highlights:🧠 From Fintech to Deep Tech VC – Alexandra’s journey from banking and digital assets to funding deep tech startups....

Finstep Asia TokenBytes with Syed Musheer Ahmed Ahmed. In this episode, we speak with Camilla Bullock , Co-founder & CEO of Emerging Payments Association Asia , on her journey from financial data to fintech leadership, and how EPA is shaping payments policy, cross-border innovation, and quantum-safe security across APAC. Key Highlights: 📊 From Data to Fintech Leadership – Camilla’s journey fr...

Fintech Decoded with Musheer Ahmed & Monica Jasuja. In this special MoneyPot edition of Token Bytes recorded at Money 20/20 Asia, Musheer Ahmed hosted Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO of DigiFT—a licensed exchange for institutional-grade, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs)—to explore how blockchain is redefining institutional finance and unlocking the future of finance—from RWA tokenization to c...

Danny Levy, Managing Director of Money20/20 APAC, shares his insights, on fintech’s rapid evolution in Asia, the role of thought leadership in the industry, and how curated thought leadership events, like Money20/20, shape the fintech ecosystem on the Finstep Asia Edge Podcast with Musheer Ahmed. Key Highlights:💼 Building a Career in B2B Events – Success in events requires adaptability, a broad s...

A deep dive into Hong Kong's evolving crypto landscape with Kevin Lee—covering regulations, institutions, and innovations shaping the future of digital assets. Key Highlights:🚀 Crypto Career Shift: Kevin Lee shares his journey from traditional finance to digital assets.📊 Regulatory Clarity: Hong Kong’s SFC is shaping the framework for compliant crypto operations.🏦 Institutional Adoption: Tr...

A deep dive into the evolving payments landscape with Yuno’s SVP and APAC Head SheueChee Beh. From real-time payments to AI and stablecoins—what's next for fintech? Key Highlights:💳 The Power of Payment Orchestrators – Transforming global transactions🌏 Yuno’s Vision for APAC – Enabling seamless global transactions across markets👩‍💼Women in Payments & Leadership – Insights for aspiring...

Fintech Decoded with Monica Jasuja & Musheer Ahmed. Join us as we Explore the latest fintech developments in India and Hong Kong, from UPI and digital lending to blockchain, tokenization, and GenAI's role in financial innovation with Medhy Souidi a transformational leader at DBS Hong Kong and the Founder & Host of the What The Fintech Podcast.🇮🇳 Key Highlights: FinTech in India 📈 UPI...

Discover how Tookitaki is transforming financial crime prevention with AI-powered AML solutions. Eric Margaryan and Patricia Kong share insights on innovative approaches, real-world applications, and the impact on global banking systems. Key Highlights: 🔍 AI-Driven AML: Tookitaki’s platform leverages federated learning to combat financial crime in real-time. 🌐 Global Reach: Supporting top-tier b...

Join Varlam Ebanoidze, Head of Fintech Development at the National Bank of Georgia, as he shares insights on the country’s fintech strategy, innovation efforts, and its pivotal role in the Middle Corridor ecosystem on the Finstep Asia Edge Podcast with Musheer Ahmed. Key Highlights: 💡Georgia’s Fintech Strategy: Focused on policy, infrastructure, and experimentation, Georgia is paving the way for...

Join Tayseer, CEO of TforDesigns, as he shares his journey from unexpected entrepreneur to building an enterprise in Hong Kong’s design and innovation space. Dive into insights on building a business, digital pivots, and fostering innovation & design. Key Highlights: 🚀💡The Entrepreneurial Journey:
Tayseer shares about his entrepreneurship journey and building a startup in Hong Kong after ini...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Nicholas McNicholas, head of regulatory affaire and enforcement at the Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on how VARA oversees and enforces regulations within the fast-evolving virtual assets space. Key Highlights: ⚖️Agility in Regulation: VARA is designed to adapt quickly to the rapidly evolving virtual assets landscape in Dubai. ✅💼Enfor...

Join us as Mr. B.G. Mahesh, CEO of Sahamati, dives deep into the world of Open Finance and Account Aggregators, unpacking how these innovations are transforming financial accessibility and inclusion in India. Hear expert insights on key developments, challenges, and the future of fintech in emerging markets. Key Highlights: 🏦Open Finance Unpacked - Explore how Open Finance aggregates financial se...

Varun Mittal, Chief Innovation Officer at SingLife and co-founder of Founder Fintech Nation, for insights into Singapore's thriving fintech landscape with Syed Musheer Ahmed. From digital adoption to stablecoins and the future of innovation, we explore what makes Singapore a fintech leader. Key Highlights: 🇸🇬🔒 Singapore’s Unique Regulatory Landscape Singapore stands out with a single financial re...

Brad Jones, CEO of PayMe, talks fintech innovation, startup growth, and the future of Hong Kong's digital economy on the Asia Edge podcast with Syed Musheer Ahmed Key Highlights: 🏙️ Hong Kong’s Growth: Brad’s perspective on the city’s evolution over 2 years 💼 Startup Journey: From the army to banking to becoming a fintech founder in Cambodia & Myanmar 💸 Wave's Money Growth: How Wave rapidly...

Join Shilpa Arora, Co-founder & CEO of Insurance Samadhan, as she shares her journey in tackling misselling in India's insurance sector. Learn about the growth of insurtech, fake vs. real claims, and her experience on Shark Tank India. Key Highlights: 🚨 Misselling in Insurance: A staggering 50% of insurance policies in India are mis-sold, often due to high commissions and lack of transparency...

Join Lareina Wang, Head of Digital & Innovation, HK and GBA, Institutional Banking group at at DBS Bank Hong Kong and chairperson of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, as she explores the dynamic world of Digital Banking and Innovation in Hong Kong with Syed Musheer Ahmed. Discover how banking in Hong Kong has transformed over the last decade and what the drivers are for development of vibr...

Join us as Syed Musheer Ahmed chats with Aishwarya Jaishankar, Co-founder and COO of Hyperface, at GFF 2024 about the future of B2B fintech in India! Discover insights into market challenges, innovative solutions, and exciting partnerships shaping the credit industry. 🚀 Key Highlights: 🔮 The Future of Finance: Aishwarya’s vision for the evolution of fintech in India and Hyperface’s innovative pa...

Explore how startups in India are revolutionizing financial services with AI! Join us as Hari Subramanian, Co-founder CEO of Niti. AI, sits down with Syed Musheer Ahmed to discuss their innovative fintech infrastructure platform and the future of AI in finance. 🚀 Startup Journey: Niti. AI's growth story, from its launch a couple years ago to working with several BFSI customers. 📈 AI Integrat...