Introduction: Nassar Achkar discusses the reasons behind the company's recent relocation to Dubai and explains how CoinW's core values contribute to the development of the global Web3 community.
Keywords: Blockchain, Business, Web3, Dubai, Community, Partnerships, CoinW, Nassar Achkar, Interview
The blockchain industry is facing a complex challenge: the speed of technological iteration far exceeds the ability of regulation to keep up. This disconnect breeds uncertainty, which could potentially stifle innovation and expose users to risks. Global regulators are struggling to find a balance: nurturing a soil that sparks creativity while building robust consumer protection barriers.
Against this backdrop, CoinW, a global growth-oriented crypto exchange, has invited blockchain ecosystem strategy expert Nassar Achkar to join its core team. This blockchain expert, co-founder of the Dubai Blockchain Center, possesses cross-disciplinary experience in technology R&D, regulatory compliance, and business operations. He has successfully driven digital transformation across multiple industries, and his comprehensive background will provide strategic guidance for CoinW's global development.
Dubai's rise as a global blockchain hub provides an ideal headquarters for CoinW. Dubai offers a clear regulatory framework, visionary governance, and a thriving technology ecosystem. Based in Dubai, CoinW will use compliance as its cornerstone to accelerate Web3 adoption in emerging markets and reshape the future landscape of the digital economy.
In this exclusive interview, Nassar Achkar elaborately explains how CoinW builds an ecosystem network connecting Web2 giants like LaLiga and Web3 leaders like Solana, analyzes why emerging markets from Southeast Asia to Africa have conditions for cryptocurrency leapfrog development, and reveals how safety, transparency, and user empowerment are integrated into every strategic decision. This strategy born in Dubai but facing the global market provides us with a front-row perspective on observing future digital economic forms.
Cointelegraph: Could you briefly introduce your professional journey and how these experiences have shaped your vision for CoinW's strategic development?
Nassar Achkar: My career began in the IT industry, where I led digital transformation projects for multiple international tech giants. As my career progressed, I gradually managed multinational projects and teams, accumulating rich global operations and cross-cultural management experience. This ultimately led me to the corporate executive level, serving as a managing director responsible for developing corporate strategies, driving innovation, and establishing international partnerships.
After the rise of blockchain technology, I participated in founding the Dubai Blockchain Center and developed innovative Web3 health applications. These experiences gave me deep insights into blockchain and AI technologies and how they can transform traditional industries through decentralization and intelligence. Now, as CoinW's Chief Strategy Officer, I apply these professional knowledge and practical experiences to the company's development.
My goal is to build a safe, inclusive global blockchain ecosystem that fully leverages decentralized technology's advantages by connecting different markets and communities, promoting a more open and inclusive digital economy.
Cointelegraph: What are the core driving factors for Dubai becoming a global Web3 hub?
Nassar Achkar: Dubai's ability to become a global Web3 center primarily stems from the government's forward-looking policies and innovative regulatory system (such as VARA), world-class digital infrastructure, and an open ecosystem that attracts global innovative resources. These three advantages collectively build Dubai's unique competitiveness.
Cointelegraph: What motivated you to join CoinW? Could you discuss your current position and core responsibilities in the organization?
Nassar Achkar: I joined CoinW based on two key factors: first, at this critical stage of blockchain industry development, I hope to participate in shaping the future of digital finance; second, while rapidly expanding globally, CoinW consistently adheres to compliant operations, user-first innovative concepts, and technological leadership, which highly aligns with my professional background.
As Chief Strategy Officer, my core responsibilities include formulating the company's long-term development strategy, exploring market opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, driving product innovation, and ensuring business development complies with global regulatory requirements. By collaborating with various teams, we will continuously strengthen our competitive advantages in mature and emerging markets.
Cointelegraph: CoinW recently moved its global headquarters to Dubai. What key strategic considerations are behind this decision? How do you think this will impact CoinW's global layout?
Nassar Achkar: CoinW chose Dubai as its global headquarters primarily based on its unique advantages as a blockchain innovation center: mature regulatory system, active industry ecosystem, and leading digital infrastructure. Dubai government's policy orientation supporting innovation and comprehensive industrial support provide an ideal development environment for blockchain enterprises like us. Especially through international industry events like Token2049, Dubai continues to consolidate its position as a global crypto innovation hub, which highly aligns with CoinW's global development strategy.
