The pandemic forced people to shop online, but many loved it and continued to do so even after it was over, and apparently, MENA is outperforming Europe in adopting emerging technologies. Mo Yusuf of Checkout.com explains the factors involved in transitioning to digital payments, the challenges they face, their impact on startups and crypto's future in this digital economy.

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HIGHLIGHTS

1:05 - How Checkout.com is deploying their billion

3:44- Changes in businesses during digital transition

6:05 - MENA region & emerging technologies

8:32 - Challenges of merchants & BNPL system

12:10 - Impact on startups

13:14 - Crypto future

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QUOTES

"There's no one in this region who provides something of the similar quality."

"They kind of really went from thinking about payments as a cost center to a revenue driver."

"We are very bullish on the space. We think this is where the world is going next."

"They really want the ability to leverage their payments."

"If a consumer lands on your app or comes to your website and they want to make a payment, if that payment fails, you've essentially lost marketing dollars and a bunch of investments."

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