EP408: Cash, Code & Compliance in MENA Payments

Payments in the entertainment and gaming sectors are no longer just about moving money. In the MENA region, they sit at the intersection of compliance, regulation, financial risk and innovation. In this panel from the SiGMA stage in Dubai, industry experts explore why licensed entertainment companies still face frozen transactions and blocked accounts, how payment structures operate across multiple jurisdictions, and why anti-money laundering controls remain central to payment strategy. The discussion also examines instant payments, crypto adoption, compliance expectations from banks, and the operational frameworks businesses need to succeed in MENA’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld