Webinar

Crypto in the Fast Lane: Balancing Growth and Regulation in the MENA Region

  • Anastasia Sakharova

    Anastasia Sakharova

    Head of Fintech Compliance Team at Sumsub

    Anastasia Sakharova is an ICA-certified expert in financial crime risk within cryptocurrencies, with a strong focus on AML/CFT compliance and virtual asset regulation. Since joining Sumsub in 2021, she has played a key role in enhancing compliance processes, combining her legal expertise with a deep understanding of blockchain and fintech challenges. Currently leading the Fintech Compliance team, Anastasia ensures clients remain ahead of evolving regulatory requirements, making her a trusted advisor in the world of virtual assets and financial compliance

  • Meera Judge

    Meera Judge

    Meera Judge Regional Head of Regulatory Licensing, Policy, Compliance and Risk at Binance

    Meera joined Binance in May 2022, heading up regional Regulatory Licensing, Policy, Compliance (and Risk) for the world’s largest digital currency exchange and blockchain ecosystem. Meera holds over 15 years experience in the international fi nancial services markets, with an extensive understanding of compliance, risk, governance, and regulation. She has held senior roles at interdealer brokers, including ICAP and ED&F Man Capital Markets in the UAE, supporting the establishment of robust risk management, operational, and compliance frameworks.

  • Babar Muhammad

    Babar Muhammad

    Web3 Ecosystem and Compliance Lead at the MENA Fintech Association

    With a proven track record at global financial institutions like Visa , MoneyGram and First Abu Dhabi Bank, Babar has been instrumental in driving financial innovation, fostering business expansion, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Now, he helps traditional financial institutions, navigate the complex world of Fintech and Digital Assets, and identify and grow profitable partnerships in a safe and compliant manner.

  • Alvaro Garcia

    Alvaro Garcia

    Transaction Monitoring Technical Manager at Sumsub

    Alvaro works as a Transaction Monitoring Technical Manager at Sumsub. He is an International and European law graduate with a master's degree in criminology and another in European private law. He has more than 6 years experience working together with law enforcement in criminal investigations and has also trained compliance officers from industries all around the globe in the transaction monitoring realm.

  • Jonathan Rigg

    Jonathan Rigg

    Commercial Vice President at FuzePay

  • Date

    June 17

  • Time

    3 p.m. GST

The MENA region is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most dynamic crypto markets — but navigating it is anything but straightforward. Regulatory frameworks are evolving at different speeds across countries, fraud risks remain high, and compliance teams are under pressure to move faster than ever.

In this webinar, we’ll unpack what’s happening across the Middle East and Africa from a legal, operational, and technical perspective. Whether you’re preparing for licensing, dealing with fragmented Travel Rule requirements, or trying to balance product growth with risk management, this session brings together the voices of those building in the region.

Together with experts from Binance, FuzePay, MENA Fintech Association, and Sumsub, we will cover:
– The current state of crypto regulation across key MENA markets
– Compliance trends in KYC, AML, and licensing
– What the Travel Rule means in practice, and how to prepare
– How identity fraud and onboarding drop-offs impact user growth
– Strategies for building smarter compliance frameworks that support scale
– The future of crypto compliance in the region

Speakers:
– Meera Judge, Regional Head of Regulatory Licensing, Policy, Compliance and Risk at Binance
– Jonathan Rigg, Commercial Vice President at FuzePay
– Alvaro Garcia, KYT Technical Pre-Sales Manager at Sumsub
– Anastasia Sakharova, Head of Fintech Compliance Team at Sumsub
– Babar Muhammad, Web3 Ecosystem and Compliance Lead at the MENA Fintech Association

Get expert insights, personalized certification to share with your network, and a fresh perspective on crypto compliance in MENA.

This webinar is organized in collaboration with the MENA Fintech Association, supporting regional efforts to drive responsible crypto innovation and compliance in 2025.

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