ABOUT US

The Middle East Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association (MEAACBA) is a not-for-profit organisation, whose purpose is to support, enable and grow blockchain-crypto ecosystems across the Association's core regions.

 

MEAACBA Vision

 

To educate the wider public in relation to Blockchain and crypto currencies for increased adoption.

To support, represent and promote Blockchain and cryptocurrency industry in creating a fit for purpose and compliant ecosystem.

MEAACBA Charter

MEAACBA is a not-for profit, member led organisation which brings together market participants, technology companies, new and established financial services businesses, banks, regulators, government, and law enforcement agencies to further the interests of the industry and its stakeholders.

The Association operates under a Charter signed by the founding board members.  The Charter sets out five core objectives for the Association these are:

  1. Educating the community and wider participants about Blockchain ecosystems and Cryptocurrencies
  2. Facilitating regulatory interaction to influence and deliver aligned and pragmatic regulatory regimes
  3. Providing a forum for coordination and collaboration between banks, compliance advisors, law firms, tax, audit, and technology development firms
  4. Creating a “Moonshot lab” that promotes innovation through R&D, collaboration, and information sharing
  5. Coordinating with law enforcement and other government bodies to support the prevention of financial crimes and other illegal activities

Board Members

MEEACBA’S Board is made up of global experts within the Crypto and Blockchain eco systems including  ex regulators, compliance  provides guidance to the Board and the member community.  Appointments to the Advisory Board are agreed upon by the MEAACBA Board.

Jehanzeb Awan

Jehanzeb Awan

Founding Partner & CEO

J. Awan & Partners

Richard Teng

Richard Teng

Regional Head of MENA

Binance

Ola Doudin

Ola Doudin

Co-founder & CEO

BitOasis

Basil Al Askari

Basil Al Askari

Co-founder and CEO

MidChains

Joseph Dallago

Joseph Dallago

Co-founder and CEO

Rain

Dapo Ako

Dapo Ako

Deputy CEO and Partner

J. Awan & Partners

Stuart Isted

Stuart Isted

Regional General Manager, Middle East and Africa

Crypto.com

Amrita Sethi

Amrita Sethi

Advisory Board Member

MEAACBA

Amnah Ajmal

Amnah Ajmal

Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard

Mastercard