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Aquanow: An Always-on Economy Needs Always-on Finance

Our CEO and Co-founder Phil Sham shares his perspective with Gulf Business on what it takes to build financial infrastructure for an always-on economy. As stablecoins mature into settlement instruments and the UAE establishes a clear regulatory lead, the focus is shifting from whether new rails will be adopted to how they can be integrated efficiently and within a regulated framework.

Key questions explored:

  • Why has the core architecture of financial systems barely changed despite faster payments?
  • What role do stablecoins and digital rails play in closing the gap between how the economy operates and how value moves?
  • How is the UAE positioning itself as a hub for institutional digital asset adoption?

Read the full article here.

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