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Solana is Global with Alex Scott

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Welcome to the Solana is Global podcast where we explore the latest digital asset developments across Europe, the Middle East and Asia with host Alex Scott from the Solana Foundation.

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In this episode, Alex Scott talks with David Lachmish, co-founder of IKA and Encrypt, exploring how cryptography research is revolutionizing blockchain technology. They discuss multi-party computation, fully homomorphic encryption, and their applicat... more

This episode explores the innovative community-building efforts of Island DAO, its evolution into a network state, and the exciting developments in Solana governance and events, including plans for Latin America and the Ride project.

In this episode, Dr. Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance at S&P Global Ratings discusses the evolving landscape of stablecoins, their role in capital markets, especially in emerging markets, and the importance of trans... more

In this episode, Stepan Nilov, Head of Comms at Tangem discusses the future of self-custody hardware wallets, focusing on user-friendly design, security innovations like seedless setup, and the role of narratives in crypto adoption.

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Mohamed Damak
Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance at S&P Global Ratings
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Episode: Stablecoins and the Future of Capital Markets: Insights from S&P Global Ratings
Stepan Nilov
Head of Communications at Tangem
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Episode: How Tangem Is Revolutionizing Hardware Wallets with Stepan Nilov
Ahmad Wehbi
Founder and CEO of Sovra
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Episode: How Sovra Is Transforming Financial Access in MENA - Ahmad Wehbi
Anna Yuan
Founder and CEO of Perena
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Episode: Building the Future of Wealth Management on Solana, with Anna Yuan
Ronak Ranijar
Founder of Janamat and Superteam Nepal lead
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Episode: How Solana is Powering Democracy in Nepal - Ronak, Superteam, Nepal
Brien Colwell
Founder and CEO of URnetwork
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Arnold Lee
Founder and CEO of Sphere
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Episode: Arnold Lee - Sphere
Robert Farquhar
CEO of MENA for Ctrl Alt
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Episode: Robert Farquhar - Ctrl Alt
Michael Chan
Chief Executive Officer at Zand Bank
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Stablecoins and the Future of Capital Markets: Insights from S&P Global Ratings
Q: Which jurisdictions are handling regulation well when it comes to stablecoins, and what lessons can other markets learn from them?
The guest notes that regulation varies widely, with some places like China banning crypto activity while the UAE is creating a framed, innovation-friendly environment; India represents a nuanced approach, balancing adoption with currency protection.
Stablecoins and the Future of Capital Markets: Insights from S&P Global Ratings
Q: You've described a three-phase view of tokenization's evolution. How do you see stablecoins fitting into that trajectory and what hurdles remain to reach the third phase with AI-enabled market activity?
The guest outlines interoperability, on-chain money movement, and robust on-chain payment rails as key hurdles; stablecoins are a necessary bridge to enable automated, governed processes on-chain, paving the way for more advanced tokenized finance including AI-driven market participation.
Stablecoins and the Future of Capital Markets: Insights from S&P Global Ratings
Q: All right. So I wanted to ask, let's drill into it, right? S&P Global Ratings is not a name that people typically associate with crypto. How did the firm decide that stablecoins were worth applying this level of analytical rigor to?
The guest explains that tokenization and cross-border payments can unlock liquidity and transparency, and that stablecoins provide a natural on-ramp for on-chain transactions; the stability assessment brings structured credit-like analysis to asset backs and governance, enhancing transparency.
How Tangem Is Revolutionizing Hardware Wallets with Stepan Nilov
Q: What can listeners expect from Tangem in 2026 regarding retail presence and educational initiatives?
Major US retail announcements are planned, with Tangem Campus initiatives expanding to universities and partnerships with institutions like Harvard and London School of Economics; upcoming service integrations and increased app utility are on the roadmap, with newsletters and social channels to stay updated.
How Tangem Is Revolutionizing Hardware Wallets with Stepan Nilov
Q: How does Tangem address the bear market environment in terms of marketing and education to avoid fear-based narratives?
Education and clear utility are critical; fear-based marketing deters long-term adoption. In bear markets it's easier to market product because users are more deliberate and aim for sustainable, long-term value, focusing on self-custody's practical benefits and the roadmap.

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What is Solana is Global about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with founders, technologists, and executives who are building and scaling crypto, DeFi, and Web3 infrastructure in the Solana ecosystem and broader regions. Across episodes, topics span self-custody and on-ramp accessibility in emerging markets, on-chain wealth and vault structures, governance tooling and civic tech, privacy-enabled internet protocols, tokenization of real-world assets, regulated on-chain banking, and cross-border payment rails powered by stablecoins. Notable throughlines include practical product design for real-world adoption, regulatory and risk considerations for institutions, and the role of regional ecosystems (MENA, South Asia, Europe) in accelerating crypto-enabled finance. T... more

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