"Bitcoin and Birkins": The Ethics of Crypto and the Evolution of Female Investors in the Middle East, feat. Mona Hamdy
Send us a textWelcome back to The Wall Street Skinny! In today's energetic episode recorded live at the Global Alts Conference in Miami, Jen takes the mic solo (while Kristen recovers from the flu) for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Mona Abdi, professor of ethics at Harvard and founder of Anomaly. Mona shares how emerging technologies, including crypto and digital assets, are reshaping finance, ethics, and investing around the world—especially in the dynamic markets of the Middle East.Mona, a self-described “human beam of sunshine,” highlights the critical importance of ethics in what she calls the Fourth Industrial Revolution, unpacking what these shifts mean for investors, regulators, and societies worldwide. She sheds light on the rapid evolution of female investors in the Middle East, providing unique insights into a thriving yet often overlooked community where women are driving innovation, building wealth, and bridging cultural divides through technology.In this quick-paced, eye-opening episode, you'll hear about everything from crypto ethics to the future of financial regulations, and why markets might soon experience unprecedented disruption. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about the global reach of crypto and technology, Mona's expertise and Jen's engaging conversation will leave you smarter, inspired, and perhaps a bit more optimistic about navigating this complex financial landscape.Check out Public.com at the link http://public.com/wallstreetskinnyOur Investment Banking and Private Equity Foundations course is LIVE: Or for our "Express Workout", our one hour top 5 technicals you must know for investment banking Masterclass, purchase for $49 HEREOur content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.Public Disclosure: All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS... See full disclos...