Across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, millions still can’t open bank accounts—but they can use Bitcoin. Moderator Arsh Molu speaks with Roya Mahboob and Faisal Saeed Al Mutar about how Bitcoin supports financial independence and censorship resistance. From paying Afghan girls in 2013 to empowering translators in Iraq, Bitcoin bypasses barriers banks can’t. Their stories show why Bitcoin isn’t speculation—it’s freedom technology.
Bitcoin as a Tool for the Unbanked with Roya Mahboob and Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
About the Author
Faisal Al Mutar
Faisal Saeed Al Mutar is a social entrepreneur and founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, an organization advancing free thought, innovation, and policy reform in the Middle East. He has spoken on global platforms including TED and has been recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award by Barack Obama and an honorary doctorate from Whittier College.