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Couchonomics with Arjun

Arjun Singh
Fintech
Digital Assets
Stablecoins
Financial Services
Venture Capital
Payments
Digital Banking
Financial Inclusion
Blockchain
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Tokenization
Open Banking
Digital Transformation
Mental Health
Cross-Border Payments
Africa
Startups
Artificial Intelligence
E-Commerce

Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weeklyAs tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe.Why? Because the future of finance is no ... more

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Before a trading app reaches a user, there is an entire system underneath it doing the real heavy lifting.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca, for a sharp and wide-ranging conv... more

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Money is no longer just held. It is moving, earning, and quietly reshaping the system around it.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Anton Golub, Founding Member of RWA Labs, for a sharp, grounded conversation on what is a... more

Fraud is not new. But the scale, speed, and sophistication have changed.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence, and Nick Smart, Chief Intelligence Officer at Crystal Intelligence, to ... more

Is banking really changing at the core, or are we just putting better apps on old rails?

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined in studio by Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank PJSC, to unpack what real transformation inside a bank ac... more

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Recent Guests

Yosh i Yokokawa
CEO and co-founder of Alpaca
Alpaca
Episode: What Happens When Trading Infrastructure Starts Changing the System
Anton Golub
Founder of RWA Labs
RWA Labs
Episode: What Happens When Stablecoins Start Competing With Banks?
Stephen Richardson
Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Banking at Fireblocks
Fireblocks
Episode: How Tokenization and Stablecoins Will Change Money Movement
Peter Franken
Co-founder of GFTN Japan, professor, and friend of the host
GFTN Japan
Episode: Why Japan’s Payments Are About to Change Fast
Saad Ishfaq
CEO of TESS Payments
TESS Payments
Episode: How Deep Payments Infrastructure Creates Real Fintech Advantage
Mohammed Suleiman
Co-founder of Karty, a digital wallet in Qatar.
Karty
Episode: What It Really Takes to Launch a Fintech in Qatar
Hamad Al-Hajri
Founder and CEO of Snoonu, now the International CEO for Jahez, focused on scaling tech companies in the MENA region.
Snoonu, Jahez
Episode: What It Takes to Scale a Tech Company Like Snoonu From Qatar
Mohammed Al-Emadi
Executive Director of Incubation and Venture Capital Investment
Qatar Development Bank
Episode: Why Ecosystem Design Matters More Than Funding in Startup Growth
Philip Bahoshy
CEO and founder of MAGNiTT, a research firm producing reports on venture funding in the MENA region.
MAGNiTT
Episode: What the Data Actually Says About Venture Capital in MENA

Hosts

Arjun Singh
Host of the show with a focus on fintech, payments, and digital assets; active in MEA and global tech startup ecosystems.
Jayesh
CEO with fintech and banking insights; appears as a frequent guest across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Couchonomics 😍

    I absolutely love this show. Arjun makes the complex worlds of Fintech and financial services easy to understand and highly engaging. The guests are interesting and informative. And the production quality is fantastic. Can't recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missjessreviews
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Regional, topical and superb!

    This show is truly one of a kind. Unique perspectives from industry leaders in fintech, simple enough to understand but doesn’t stray away from deep-dives that are essential to grasp complex ideas. Highly recommend you give this a listen!

    PS. Most shows have a bit in the end where topics are explained to younger audiences, which I very much look forward to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marnotasmuch
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • Go to Fintech Podcast

    A great podcast I learn from every week. Insightful and relatable to all those in industry or looking to know the latest in Fintech for MEA and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhoIsHarriet
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • Great for FinTech geeks

    Great learnings always delivered

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ax85
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • Awesome

    Awesome podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sameed12345p
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago

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The host makes fintech concepts accessible with deep industry insight.
Guests are high-caliber and the topics stay practical, not just theoretical.
Production quality and guest variety are consistently praised.
Listeners appreciate the regional focus and global fintech perspectives.

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What Happens When Stablecoins Start Competing With Banks?
Q: How do tokenized deposits differ from stablecoins in practice?
Tokenized deposits are digital representations of bank balance sheet assets used for fast transfers within a banking ecosystem, while stablecoins are crypto assets pegged to fiat currencies and rely on broader network acceptance and liquidity outside a single bank.
What Happens When Stablecoins Start Competing With Banks?
Q: Do stablecoins pose a risk to traditional banks if yields remain attractive?
Yes, regulators worry that high yields could siphon deposits from banks and force responses to mitigate risk, potentially limiting yield options or moving activity offshore.
What Happens When Stablecoins Start Competing With Banks?
Q: What caused the crypto market to crash after the October 10 peak?
The crash was driven by leveraged positions being liquidated when prices moved against traders, which caused a sharp drop in liquidity and cascading selling across exchanges.
How Tokenization and Stablecoins Will Change Money Movement
Q: How do you see stable coins evolving?
There will likely be a proliferation of stable coins, and banks need to strategically choose which ones to engage with based on their business models.
How Tokenization and Stablecoins Will Change Money Movement
Q: What's really driving the agenda or what will drive the agenda in 2026?
Emerging technologies and the need for banks and fintechs to adapt to digital assets are key drivers shaping the future landscape.

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What is Couchonomics with Arjun about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Financial technology, payments, and digital assets are ongoing core themes, with frequent focus on regional fintech growth, regulatory environments, and the adoption of stablecoins, Open Banking, and tokenization. Episodes often feature leaders from banks, fintechs, and venture capital, who shared pragmatic insights on scaling, partnerships, and navigating regulation. A notable pattern is strong emphasis on customer-centric banking, regional hot-spots (notably the MEA region), and the intersection of traditional finance with emerging tech like AI, CBDCs, and cross-border payments. The show tends to attract executives and founders aiming to understand practical fintech innovations, regulatory drama, and strategic investments, making it valua... more

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1. Yosh i Yokokawa
2. Anton Golub
3. Stephen Richardson
4. Peter Franken
5. Saad Ishfaq
6. Mohammed Suleiman
7. Hamad Al-Hajri
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