EPISODE · Feb 20, 2025 · 57 MIN
Are Gulf Nations SECRETLY Embracing Bitcoin? | Ralph Gebran | BFM128
from Bitcoin for Millennials · host Bram Kanstein
Ralph Gebran is the Managing Partner at Onramp MENA, where he leads the charge in introducing Bitcoin to the Middle East and North Africa. With over a decade of experience in traditional finance, Ralph has successfully transitioned his expertise in sales, marketing, and client relations into the dynamic world of Bitcoin.› Follow Ralph: https://x.com/the_coin_filesSPONSORS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join via https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Bitcoin's Emergence in the MENA Region09:02 - Regulatory Framework and Economic Diversification18:20 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Dynamics in the GCC31:51 - Understanding Bitcoin's Role in Inflationary Economies34:45 - Cultural Narratives: Bitcoin vs. Gold36:55 - The Challenges of Bitcoin Self-Custody38:35 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin in the Middle East41:02 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against the US Dollar45:20 - Geopolitical Shifts and Bitcoin's Future50:08 - The Growth Potential of Bitcoin in the Region
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Ralph Gebran is the Managing Partner at Onramp MENA, where he leads the charge in introducing Bitcoin to the Middle East and North Africa. With over a decade of experience in traditional finance, Ralph has successfully transitioned his expertise in sales, marketing, and client relations into the dynamic world of Bitcoin.› Follow Ralph: https://x.com/the_coin_filesSPONSORS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join via https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Bitcoin's Emergence in the MENA Region09:02 - Regulatory Framework and Economic Diversification18:20 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Dynamics in the GCC31:51 - Understanding Bitcoin's Role in Inflationary Economies34:45 - Cultural Narratives: Bitcoin vs. Gold36:55 - The Challenges of Bitcoin Self-Custody38:35 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin in the Middle East41:02 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against the US Dollar45:20 - Geopolitical Shifts and Bitcoin's Future50:08 - The Growth Potential of Bitcoin in the Region
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