Myriam Ben Sayeh

Myriam Ben Sayeh  UAE based Crypto strategist, and she is the EEMEA Crypto Risk & Innovation Leader at Mastercard, She holds 14 years of experience in strategy consulting and product management across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, driving national and regional strategies for governments and financial institutions. Her expertise in blockchain and crypto, having spearheaded the design and implementation of the UAE federal Blockchain strategy and policy. Myriam has contributed by deploying blockchain solutions in crucial domains including digital identity, digital signatures, digital documents, and digital skills.

Myriam assumed the role of crypto Risk and Innovation leader at Mastercard, she was responsible for driving MasterCard's strategy in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. In her role, she oversaw the development and execution of strategies that empower the ecosystem consisting of banks, exchanges, government, and law enforcement—to harness Crypto's potential, while adeptly navigating the delicate balance of advancing Crypto access, managing risks, and ensuring compliance.