As the fintech industry continues to evolve, Bahrain is positioning itself as a key player in the Middle East, fostering innovation and digital transformation. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s proactive approach to regulation, coupled with its robust infrastructure, has attracted fintech companies leading the charge in the region. One such company is ATME, a pioneer in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). By leveraging blockchain technology and focusing on security tokens, ATME is reshaping how businesses raise capital and how investors access previously exclusive opportunities. However, this rapidly changing landscape isn’t just about cryptocurrency—there are complexities around digitizing real-world assets, ensuring investor protection, and navigating the regulatory challenges of this emerging sector. Gulf Insider spoke with Alex Lola, CEO of ATME, to delve deeper into the role of digital assets in Bahrain’s financial markets and how ATME is contributing to the growth of fintech in the Kingdom. How would you define digital assets and what specifically would you classify as digital assets? Digital assets come in various forms. The most common are cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, and security tokens. A security token, in particular, represents a legally binding contract between the issuer and the […]