🎙️We're thrilled to welcome Miriam Kiwan, Vice President, Middle East&Africa at Circle, and Co-Chair on Digital Assets at the MENA Fintech Association, to the latest, #102nd episode of the Encrypted Podcast, "The Evolution of USDC: Miriam Kiwan on Circle, Stablecoins, and Driving Financial Inclusion"! 💡This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io and sponsored by The HBAR Foundation: https://www.hbarfoundation.org/ ✅The HBAR Foundation cultivates vibrant economies and ecosystems on the Hedera network by providing financial, community, and marketing support for projects attracting millions of users and billions of dollars to the ecosystem! 🌍Miriam brings a wealth of experience, including her previous role leading Digital Assets and Tech Ecosystem Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and holding strategic positions across technology, finance, and nonprofits in the UAE and Europe. 📌 As a key leader in Circle and the MENA Fintech Association, Miriam plays a vital role in driving innovation, financial inclusion, and the development of the fintech ecosystem across the region. In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into: 🔗 The latest Circle and USDC updates, including the ADGM license, partnerships with LuLu Holdings and Binance, and key announcements from Abu Dhabi Finance Week. 📈 USDC’s market evolution and Circle’s major milestones in Middle East&Africa under Miriam’s leadership. 🌍 The increasing adoption of stablecoins in the global financial system, with a spotlight on the UAE’s Central Bank stablecoin framework. 🌐 MiCA regulations and their game-changing impact on Circle’s strategy. 🔄 Cross-chain transfer protocols and Circle’s integration with Ethereum’s zkSync layer-2 solution. ✨ The untapped use cases of stablecoins, from remittances to financial inclusion. 💡 Miriam’s passion for longevity, and how it shapes her forward-thinking approach to innovation. 🎧 Tune in now and join us as we explore the intersection of stablecoins, technology, and the future of finance. 💬 What are your thoughts on the role of stablecoins in shaping the global economy? Drop your comments below!