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The cryptocurrency industry has undoubtedly grown tremendously in the past couple of years, but as much as this validates its merits and potential, it also brings up critical questions. What’s next? Where will the next high-growth regions for crypto adoption be? What is the next challenge that we tackle? Parallels with traditional finance are already being drawn but where is the fine line? Is crypto becoming a tech-savvy iteration of TradFi or is there much, much more to it? In this conversation, Konstantins Vasilenko, CBDO at Paybis, tackles some of the more interesting topics around regulatory barriers, lessons learned, and what’s next. Where do you see the next high-growth regions for crypto adoption? Central and southern Asian countries like India, Vietnam, and the Philippines will most likely drive the next phase of crypto adoption. They have a strong remittance market, high mobile and internet use, and young, tech-savvy populations. African countries like Nigeria and Kenya also have high potential due to the high inflation rates and currency instability, making crypto assets, especially stablecoins, the perfect alternative to fiat. Dubai, UAE, is also one of the most crypto-friendly regions that could bring massive attention to the Middle East. Dubai is emerging as a leader in the sector, thanks to its supportive regulations, high-tech environment, tax policies, and the involvement of many high-profile crypto companies. Dubai’s biggest focus is on business-to-business (B2B) adoption and financial services rather than just mass consumer adoption. What regulatory or cultural barriers most complicate global expansion, and how do you mitigate them? Inconsistent global regulations combined with deep-rooted financial mistrust have been acting as a major barrier against mainstream crypto adoption. For example, the US SEC has been creating room for regulatory uncertainty with its unclear policies for years. However, it’s important to note that the regulatory…

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