Fintech Watch 📅 Sunday → Fintech Flash | Oct 26, 2025 ⚡ Quick hits: • Bybit expands UAE operations after SCA licensing; hiring & local programs expected. • Regional VCs continuing follow-on rounds for payments ...

Fintech Flash. Oct 26, 2025

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Gold is now a signal of structural distrust in the dollar-based financial order, not just a safe haven. If the current trend continues and the US dollar corrects sharply, Goldman Sachs predicts gold could reach $5,000 per ounce by the end of 2026.

Trump's rejection of free economy principles undermines economic advantages, global production and supply chains, and trade. This will lead to inflation for Americans, a weakened fiscal balance, diminished soft power, and slower global economic growth.
#TrumpTariffs

It's wild that even #ChatGPT could get replaced by AI! #Deepseek 😅

The number of VC firms in the US has fallen by a quarter to 6,175 in 2024. The amount of money these VCs raised has also fallen to $71 billion, the lowest in seven years and two-fifths of 2021.

#Syria has achieved a significant milestone in moving away from the Assad regime, and our hope is that this transition will pave the way for the establishment of democracy and the promotion of freedom for the Syrian people. ✌️ 🇸🇾

@Talabat breaks records by raising over $2 billion in capital, marking the largest initial public offering of technology companies in the Middle East. Congratulations! 🎉

The UAE stock market has soared to an incredible trillion dollars! 🚀 At the same time, the nation's reserve funds have surpassed a staggering 1,500 billion dollars! 🇦🇪 This is an extraordinary milestone for the UAE, showcasing its thriving economy and financial prowess!

Getting out of poverty isn't something that happens overnight. It takes a combination of capitalism, saving, and hard work. With dedication and effort, you can make progress and improve your situation!

The recent elections resulted in significant losses for the Democrats, including the presidential seat and key decision-making positions across the country. Many people attribute these outcomes to the policies and leadership strategies of the Obama and Biden administrations.

Attempting to plan and succeed in countries with significant government intervention is futile, like trying to build on an earthquake-prone land.

Recommend movie for entrepreneurs; The Promised Land 👌🏼

Your ability to attract, evaluate, and forge strong working relationships with co-founders, early employees, and investors often mean the difference between failure and success.

My grandfather, who brought me up, was a great entrepreneur. I visited the company with him. I remember it vividly. It was admirable. I'm glad I did go into the family business.

#familybusiness #entrepreneurialjourney

My father and grandfather were great businessmen. The family business was cotton exporting from Iran and India to England. When the first world war came in the early 1914s, our business developed. We turned the threat into an opportunity. Isn't this success?

I grew up in a family business... that really has provided the core of my belief in Persian small business, and in Iran's ability to grow and operate important businesses that can compete and be successful.

#shirazilimited #shirazifamily #familybusiness #iran #smebanking

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