🎙️ Ep. 750 Fasset | Banking in Emerging Markets (feat. Aigerim Omarbekova)

For episode 750 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Aigerim Omarbekova, the Head of Ecosystem at Fasset, a banking and investment platform focused on financial inclusion in emerging markets. At Fasset, Aigerim leads the platform’s full stakeholder and community ecosystem, spanning investor relations, regional market development across Southeast Asia and MENA, and outreach to global Muslim investor bases through Fasset’s Shariah-compliant finance programs. 

Fasset is an American-founded banking and investment platform focused on enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets, enabling individuals and businesses to securely invest from anywhere in the world. Founded by Mohammad Raafi Hossain and Daniel Ahmed, Fasset has raised more than $78 million in funding and holds regulatory approvals in several countries, including the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, the EU, Türkiye, Pakistan, and others.

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⏳ Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:58) Who is Aigerim Omarbekova?

(4:05) What is Fasset?

(4:23) Recent Series B Raise for Fasset

(6:00) Stablecoins in emerging markets

(8:09) Emerging markets with most potential

(10:00) Navigating complexity of different financial markets & regulations

(11:25) Fasset for businesses

(12:26) Sumsub

(13:10) How to get set up with Fasset

(16:23) Fasset roadmap & website

(18:51) Events & conferences

🎙 Fasset Links:

🔗 Website: https://www.fasset.com/ 

🔗 X: https://x.com/fasset 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fassethq/ 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aigerim-omarbekova/ 

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fasset_official/ 

🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/+ueWNcILsY_VjZmI9 

📢 Disclaimer:

None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.