Articles by
Maha Shah
Maha is a producer at Forkast. She previously worked for Bloomberg TV, Google and Cheetay, and has lived and worked in Pakistan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Qatar. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Hong Kong. Maha is passionate about traveling, baking and eating. She also loves to come up with out-of-box ideas and has the ability to make the most mundane tasks exciting.
November 2023
From Silicon Valley to Sand Dunes: Why Indian crypto firms eye Dubai expansion
Indian crypto companies flock to Dubai, escaping high local taxes and finding solace in the emirate’s favorable regulatory environment.
October 2023
Mastercard explores partnerships with crypto wallets MetaMask, Ledger: CoinDesk
Mastercard’s potential tie up with custody service providers may turbocharge crypto wallets’ growth with its global payments prowess.
Astar, Startale Labs announce Web3 partnership with Japanese telecom giant, KDDI
Astar Network and Startale Labs partner with Japanese telecom giant KDDI to boost Web3 adoption.
September 2023
Hong Kong may tighten enforcement amidst JPEX scandal, says former SFC official
The JPEX scandal sheds light on the vulnerabilities in Hong Kong’s crypto marketplace, prompting reflection on regulatory safeguards as the city aspires to be a global digital asset hub, former SFC regulator Angelina Kwan says.
June 2023
Binance Abu Dhabi’s Longman discusses UAE’s crypto boom
Binance Abu Dhabi’s chief Dominic Longman discusses the UAE’s approach to cryptocurrencies and the state’s support for innovation.
Insights from Dubai’s cryptocurrency scene as city looks to be global digital assets hub
Ghassan Jumblat, fintech director at financial services company Integrated Communications Channel discusses the evolution of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, as the city positions itself as a future hub for digital assets.