In this discussion, Richard Brown, CEO of R3 Labs and a blockchain visionary, teams up with Bryan D’Souza, an expert in blockchain business development for the MENA region. They explore the UAE's regulatory advancements in cryptocurrency, emphasizing its leadership in CBDC projects. Richard shares insights on R3's strategy to partner with Solana, citing performance benefits. The duo also tackles digital asset tokenization, the challenges of user experience, and the cultural hesitance of institutions towards crypto, while forecasting significant advancements in on-chain yields and digital asset adoption.