Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era

Investing Beyond Earth: Space, Deep Tech & the Future of Innovation with Alexandra Vidyuk

In this episode of Token Bytes by FinStep Asia, Alexandra Vidyuk, General Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures, joins Musheer Ahmed to unpack the business of space, why deep tech is the next big VC frontier, and how startups are driving innovation across orbit and Earth.Key Highlights:🧠 From Fintech to Deep Tech VC – Alexandra’s journey from banking and digital assets to funding deep tech startups.🌌 Why Space, Why Now – Falling launch costs, geopolitical momentum, and non-dilutive public funding open the skies.🔬 In-Space Manufacturing – From cancer treatments to semiconductors, zero-gravity labs unlock new possibilities.🤖 Humanoids & Robotics – Robots, not astronauts, are leading the next phase of lunar and Martian missions.💰 Venture Models for Deep Tech – Long-term returns, government-backed contracts, and capital-efficient growth.🌍 Asia’s Rising Role – Japan, India, Singapore & SE Asia see growing clusters in space-tech and enabling software.👉 Follow for more moonshot conversations at the edge of tech, capital, and the cosmos. 🌠💼

From Data to Impact: Camilla Bullock on Building Payments for Asia’s Digital Future

Finstep Asia TokenBytes with Syed Musheer Ahmed [https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedmusheer/] Ahmed. In this episode, we speak with Camilla Bullock [https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillabullock/], Co-founder & CEO of Emerging Payments Association Asia [https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-payments-asia/], on her journey from financial data to fintech leadership, and how EPA is shaping payments policy, cross-border innovation, and quantum-safe security across APAC. Key Highlights: 📊 From Data to Fintech Leadership – Camilla’s journey from Reuters to building EPA Asia. 🌐 Creating Cross-Border Payment Bridges – How EPA unites a fragmented region with shared goals. 🤝 Power of Partnerships – Leveraging local experts & ambassadors to tailor strategies by market. 🔁 Open Data & Embedded Finance – Using real-time data to build better products for users. 💬 Building with Integrity – Lessons in ownership, trust, and leadership through uncertainty. 👉 Follow for more inspiring stories on fintech, digital payments, and building in Web3 across Asia! 🚀

Blockchain & Tokenization: Unlocking the Future of Finance at Money20/20 Asia with Henry Zhang

Fintech Decoded with Musheer Ahmed & Monica Jasuja.In this special MoneyPot edition of Token Bytes recorded at Money 20/20 Asia, Musheer Ahmed hosted Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO of DigiFT—a licensed exchange for institutional-grade, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs)—to explore how blockchain is redefining institutional finance and unlocking the future of finance—from RWA tokenization to cross-chain interoperability.Key Highlights: · Henry's distinguished journey from TradFi to DeFi: Henry's C-level experience with large, global financial institutions and how it helped shape his entrepreneurial journey with DigiFT. · Traditional finance is evolving, not disappearing—blockchain enables the next leap forward· Institutional adoption is growing—but mass on-chain transition will be gradual· Key products gaining traction: Tokenized money market funds are transforming how trades are cleared and settled—offering faster, more transparent flows. Meanwhile, cross-chain interoperability is emerging as the next frontier in asset trading· How DigiFT is partnering with top global asset managers and strategically leveraging blockchain to bring regulated, real-world financial products on-chain👉 Follow us for more insights on blockchain, digital assets, and the fintech transformation.

Danny Levy, from Money 20/20, on key trends on fintech and payments in Asia

Danny Levy, Managing Director of Money20/20 APAC, shares his insights, on fintech’s rapid evolution in Asia, the role of thought leadership in the industry, and how curated thought leadership events, like Money20/20, shape the fintech ecosystem on the Finstep Asia Edge Podcast with Musheer Ahmed.Key Highlights:💼 Building a Career in B2B Events – Success in events requires adaptability, a broad skill set, and seizing opportunities.📈 Navigating Leadership & Growth – Stepping outside your comfort zone is key to personal and professional development.📊 Key Fintech Trends in Asia – While growth is strong, regulatory clarity and consumer protection remain priorities.🔥 The Role of Money20/20 in Fintech – Bringing together industry leaders and global experts to drive impactful discussions, foster collaboration and drive innovation. 👉 Follow for more fintech insights and industry trends! 💳

Crypto & FinTech in Hong Kong: Trends, Regulations & Future

A deep dive into Hong Kong's evolving crypto landscape with Kevin Lee—covering regulations, institutions, and innovations shaping the future of digital assets.Key Highlights:🚀 Crypto Career Shift: Kevin Lee shares his journey from traditional finance to digital assets.📊 Regulatory Clarity: Hong Kong’s SFC is shaping the framework for compliant crypto operations.🏦 Institutional Adoption: Traditional finance firms explore integrations with crypto and stablecoins.🧘 Mental Resilience in Finance: Insights on handling stress in high-stakes industries.👥 Community Building in Crypto: The role of engagement and collaboration in digital assets.🔮 The AI-Crypto Connection: How AI-driven trading and automation are reshaping markets.👉 Follow for more insights on FinTech, digital assets, and Web3 in Asia!