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Another oversimplification states that we "just" need to gather 5,000 people to pay $17 a month for a 12-month subscription, or 250 people to pay $333 a month for a year. This is a stunt that 1% of...

In January, YouTube bombarded me with videos produced by various influencers promoting the challenge: "From zero to $1 million in 12 months." Some were bold enough to declare "in 30 days" in their...

So, this is my 7th year working in crypto, and I am amazed at the confusion that still prevails among those who are not involved in this industry. Starting with my own mother, who certainly has no...

The first edition of CRYPTO2030, held in the picturesque town of Davos, Switzerland, proved to be a melting pot of ideas and innovations shaping the future of finance. One of the most anticipated...

Today's column is going to be unusual. There will be no business data quoted, only anecdotes aimed at illustrating how, in some cases, technology has grown to be a hurdle rather than a simplification....

A recent study projecting the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of e-commerce sales from 2023 to 2027 reveals intriguing trends. Countries like India and Brazil lead the charge with a growth rate...

As we look towards 2024, the insights from PwC, EY, and Deloitte collectively paint a picture of a global economic environment that is cautiously optimistic but fraught with challenges. The ability to...

As we step into 2024, the global economic landscape is poised for a period marked by recalibration and strategic shifts. The forecasts and analyses from leading financial institutions provide valuable...

As Oman continues to navigate its economic transformation, several key factors are shaping its industrial and technological landscape. These factors not only impact the current economic scenario but...

COP28, the pivotal conference in the climate change discourse that just took place in the United Arab Emirates, has illustrated an intricate blend of collaboration, ambitious commitments, and complex...

If you're contemplating starting a tech business but are concerned about insufficient tech knowledge, take comfort in knowing that the opposite extreme also exists. There are entrepreneurs who dive...

As 2023 draws to a close, I will write on the pages of the Oman Observer some columns to summarize what happened in 2023 in specific industries, as well as anticipating what lies ahead in 20204. Today...

In the face of a complex global economic landscape, the Sultanate of Oman’s recent performance, as detailed in the Allianz Trade report, stands out as a testament to its robust economic policies and...

Recently, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Oman has initiated a public dialogue to frame the future of Virtual Assets (VA) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP). This move is a lot bigger...

The landscape of both storytelling and programming has witnessed transformative changes over the past few decades, roughly starting in the mid 90s and accelerating in the first decade of the 2000. As...

This article is based on the Ethereum Attestation Service and it is more technical than my usual columns, but it will be useful to define a framework of accurate terminology for future business...

The gaming industry has come a long way from the days of simple 8-bit graphics and single-player experiences. Today, it's a global powerhouse that has seen two significant phases of evolution: Gaming...

In the fast-paced world of software development, achieving substantial leaps in performance is a rarity. However, Bun 1.0 has emerged as a revolutionary force, poised to usher in one of the most...

As the web3 and crypto space continues to evolve, the question of whether web3 and crypto adoption are necessary becomes increasingly relevant. After I attended Token2049 in Singapore last week - the...

In recent years, the global business landscape has undergone a profound transformation. No longer is success solely measured in terms of profits and market share. Instead, there is a growing emphasis...