Micropayments discovered: Micro power in fintech
Micropayments are opening up new models of how we inform and entertain ourselves. Subscription fatigue is setting in and content creators are looking for new ways to attract consumers. Micropayments, through pay-per-click or pay-per-view models, can serve end-users more efficiently, expanding the market and bringing more people into the fold. The typical US customer subscribes […]
Q&A with Ahmed Yassin of Avrio Invest
I recently sat down with Ahmed Yassin, founder of Saudi Arabian blockchain investment firm Avrio Invest. Blockchain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a relatively new phenomenon, but something which Assin believes will help the Gulf state modernize rapidly in the face of a changing global economy. Initially set up as a real estate […]
5 things you should know about the IEO
Is the initial exchange offering, or IEO, the new form of fundraising? Like the initial coin offering before them, they have attracted the blockchain world’s attention. But are they really a sound alternative? In this post, I’ll dive into the technical, fundraising, business, security, and legal aspects of the token offering. Here’s what you need […]
Ways smart tech can help the UAE medical tourism sector
Think medical tourism hotspots and Central America and Southeast Asia come to mind. Costa Rica, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore regularly rank among the top destinations for people seeking healthcare abroad. These countries have successfully marketed themselves as medical tourism destinations for decades and have built up a global reputation. This success has attracted competitors. Middle […]
