Myriam Ben Sayeh

Myriam Ben Sayeh is a well-known Crypto Strategist based in the UAE and serves as the EEMEA crypto risk and innovation leader at MasterCard, founded by Karl H. Hinke, established in 1966, it has approximately 42,440 employees. With 14 years of experience in strategy consulting and product management, she has worked across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, helping governments and financial institutions create effective strategies. Myriam is a well-versed expert in the cryptocurrency space, where she is playing a significant role in creating and using the UAE’s Blockchain policy and strategy. She has also served on many important projects which involve blockchain solutions in fields like digital signatures, documents, and identities. In her position at MasterCard, Myriam led the charge in crypto risk and innovation, focusing on the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa.S he is responsible for crafting and executing strategies that empower a diverse ecosystem of banks, exchanges, government entities, and law enforcement agencies to leverage the potential of cryptocurrency. She is a top crypto speaker and frequently attends crypto events and conferences like Crypto Expo Dubai. Her work involves skillfully balancing the advancement of crypto accessibility with risk management and compliance requirements.

 

 

 

Organization: MasterCard

Location: Dubai

Education: Graduated with a Master’s degree in Strategic Management from the TBS Education in the year 2010 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Management Service from IHEC Carthage