Yevhen Tarasov

Seeking commentary from Islamic finance experts, bankers, FinTech founders, Shariah advisors, economists, regulators, and payment industry professionals for a feature on the evolution of Islamic banking and its growing intersection with digital finance. We’re interested in insights related to: Key principles that distinguish Islamic banking from conventional finance Growth trends across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe Digital transformation in Islamic financial services Islamic neobanks and Shariah-compliant FinTech products Sukuk markets and tokenized Islamic financial instruments The role of stablecoins and blockchain in Islamic finance Compliance and regulatory considerations Demand among younger and digitally native consumers Challenges facing Islamic banks in global expansion The future of ethical and interest-free banking models Please include: Your name, title, and company Relevant expertise or examples

Seeking commentary from neobank founders, FinTech executives, payment providers, blockchain companies, regulators, analysts, and digital banking experts for a feature exploring the evolution of neobanks and the growing role of stablecoins in financial services. We’re particularly interested in insights related to: What defines a neobank in 2026 Differences between traditional banks, challenger banks, and crypto-native neobanks How stablecoins are being integrated into digital banking products Cross-border payments and dollar access in emerging markets Compliance, licensing, and regulatory considerations User demand for crypto-enabled banking services The role of stablecoins in cards, remittances, savings, and treasury management Risks tied to custody, reserve transparency, and infrastructure The emergence of stablecoin-first banking models Please include: Your name, title, and company Relevant expertise or case studies

Seeking insights from FinTech founders, payment providers, B2B lenders, embedded finance platforms, CFOs, analysts, and enterprise payment experts for a feature on the evolution of B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and embedded financial services. We’re interested in commentary and examples related to: How B2B BNPL differs from consumer BNPL Adoption trends among SMEs and enterprise clients Embedded lending inside SaaS, marketplaces, and procurement platforms Cross-border B2B payments and trade finance innovation Risk management, defaults, and fraud prevention Regulatory scrutiny and compliance challenges Why platforms are increasingly integrating financial products directly into workflows Predictions for the next stage of embedded finance growth Please include: Your name, title, and company Relevant expertise, data, or case studies

Looking to connect with real estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders, compliance experts, and FinTech professionals with direct experience or insight into crypto-backed and crypto-related mortgage products. Areas of interest include: How crypto holdings are being treated in mortgage underwriting Demand trends among borrowers using digital assets Regulatory and compliance challenges in the U.S., EU, and other jurisdictions Risks for lenders and brokers Stablecoins, tokenized collateral, and DeFi-linked mortgage models Practical examples of crypto-to-fiat mortgage workflows What traditional real estate professionals misunderstand about crypto clients Outlook for institutional adoption in housing finance Please share: Your name, title, and company Relevant experience or case studies

Seeking insights from travel-tech founders, payment providers, crypto companies, booking platforms, hospitality operators, and industry analysts for a feature on the evolving crypto travel ecosystem. We’re interested in commentary, data points, and case studies related to: Travel booking platforms accepting cryptocurrency payments Airline, hotel, and hospitality adoption of crypto Crypto debit cards and travel spending behavior Web3 loyalty programs and tokenized rewards Regulatory and compliance considerations for travel companies Consumer demand for crypto payment options in tourism Please include: Your name, title, and company Relevant expertise or examples