An Interview With Fasset – BitcoinWorld

In an exclusive interview with BitcoinWorld, we got the chance to speak with Daniel Ahmed, COO and Co-Founder of Fasset

1. Why did Fasset start, and what big problem is it trying to solve for people in emerging countries?

Fasset was born out of a simple but urgent premise: in too many places, geography still dictates one’s financial destiny. In emerging markets, a service as necessary as banking is fragmented, minimum investment thresholds are high, and opportunities to participate in global financial systems are limited. Fasset’s mission is to bridge this gap. By tokenizing real-world assets and delivering access through a mobile-first financial superapp, Fasset is turning what was once exclusive to Wall Street into something anyone from anywhere can start, with just a dollar and a smartphone. 

2. How does Fasset help someone with just a phone start saving or investing small amounts?

With Fasset, all you need is a smartphone to start small and dream big. Once verified, users can access fractional shares of stocks, ETFs, gold, sukuks, or even pre-IPO stocks, and more, starting with as little as $10. There’s no need for brokers or complex paperwork. This “micro-investment” model turns spare change into meaningful, long-term savings, reimagining wealth-building and investing as a habit that is intuitive and bite-sized. 

3. Why do tokenized assets matter for countries where many people don’t have easy access to banks?

In regions where banking deserts are common, tokenized assets act as digital financial passports. Tokenization digitizes real-world assets and makes them tradeable from your phone. This allows users to bypass outdated legacy systems, hedge against volatile local currencies, and build real wealth, all via a smartphone. 

4. Is it really possible for someone outside the US to own a small piece of a company like Apple or Tesla through Fasset? How?

Yes. Through our partnership with Dinari (a Silicon Valley-based company), Fasset offers tokenized securities that represent fractions of US-listed companies like Apple, Tesla, or Google. Each token is backed 1:1 by the underlying stock and regulated by the SEC, allowing users in emerging markets regulated and real-world exposure to assets that were previously out of reach. 

5. What is the Fasset Card, and how could it help people pay with digital money in shops?

The Fasset Card – available both physically and virtually – will allow users to spend crypto like fiat anywhere Visa is accepted. Topped up with USDT, it integrates with Google Pay, Apple Pay, and other local payment networks. Users can convert and spend their digital assets in real-time, turning their crypto savings into day-to-day utility. Users can get early access to the Fasset Card by downloading the Fasset app.

6. What is Own, Fasset’s Layer 2, and why is it important for fast and cheap transactions? Explain like a simple road over a busy highway.

Own, Fasset’s Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain is designed for performance at scale. If Ethereum is a congested highway, Own then becomes an express lane – faster, cheaper, and purpose-built for emerging markets. By seamlessly processing transactions off-chain and settling them back securely, Own makes everyday digital finance instant and cost-efficient.

7. Can you share a real example of an app using Own, like ORO for gold? What does it let people do?

With ORO, users can seamlessly buy, hold, and trade tokenized and redeemable gold without the need for vaults or paperwork. It breaks down the barriers for entry and removes the complexities often associated with gold investing into a simple, mobile-native, and intuitive experience, enabling users to transact in gold 24/7, as easily as sending a text message. 

8. When will people be able to use more apps on Own, and what types are coming first?

Users will be able to start using more apps on Own later this year. At launch, current users who have accumulated points through trading will be able to convert them into $OWN tokens, creating immediate utility and value recognition. Once migrated, $OWN token holders will gain trading discounts, early access to new products, rewards, and access to a globally regulated network of financial corridors. The initial wave of applications available will focus on RWA products ranging from stocks, bonds to real estate and commodities, with additional categories DeFi to roll out in subsequent phases. 

9. In which countries is Fasset approved to operate, and why does that matter for users’ safety?

Fasset has the largest portfolio of licences in high-growth markets across Asia and Africa, including the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, and more. We believe regulatory alignment forms the bedrock of trust for many users across the globe, and our licenses ensure that users can interact with a transparent, secure platform held to the highest standards. Our compliance-first approach is also precisely why banks, telcos, and other institutions are eager to partner with us. 

10. How does Fasset protect users money and data behind the scenes?

Fasset protects users by ensuring every single product, from sukuks and S&P Shariah ETFs to gold, blue-chip stocks, and government bonds, is fully backed, verified, and independently audited. From day one, we have been regulation-first and Shariah-compliant, with a mandate to enable successful cross-border access to ethical and inclusive finance. By adhering to asset-specific standards, we ensure users are guaranteed ownership rights, dividends, and redemptions on time. This secure, ethical foundation gives users a trusted single entry point for long-term wealth generation. 

11. What does “Shariah-compliant” mean on Fasset, and why is it important to many users? How do people add money to Fasset in places like the UAE or Bahrain? Is it through local banks?

Fasset is committed to operating within an ethical and compliant framework, aligning its operations with the principles of Islamic Finance. Shariah compliance means every product has been vetted against Islamic finance principles, meaning there can be no hidden interest, no speculation, and most importantly, no non-permissible industries. Additionally, ongoing Shariah audits and advisory work take place. Our Shariah-compliance unlocks confidence for over 2.5 billion potential users, for whom funding accounts is as easy as a local bank transfer or debit and credit card top-up, keeping onboarding simple and familiar. 

12. If someone has never used crypto before, what first steps does Fasset recommend?

For those new to crypto, Fasset makes the first steps simple and intuitive as our wallet functions like a familiar digital banking app where users can buy, trade, deposit, and withdraw funds. Getting started only requires a quick KYC check, after which you can choose from over 100 supported currencies, including Bitcoin, Solana, and others. The first purchase can be made with existing payment methods such as Google or Apple Pay, a bank transfer, or by linking a credit or debit card. Within seconds of the order confirmation, the asset amount is reflected instantly in the digital wallet. 

13. What learning tools or guides does Fasset give to help beginners?

To help first-time users navigate digital assets on our platform confidently, we’ve created a beginner’s guide to help them get started on their wealth-building journey. 

14. Fasset says it has handled over $1 billion in transactions and is growing fast. What does this mean for users today?

We processed US$1 billion in transactions in just the first 6 months of the year, and another US$1 billion in the subsequent 3 months. This reflects strong adoption and trust in Fasset’s regulated infrastructure. For users, this means greater liquidity, diversified participation, and the ability to invest fractionally in typically illiquid assets, from sukuks to gold and ETFs, with far lower capital. 

We are scaling this further by serving underbanked communities from Morocco to Malaysia and even beyond, enabling 50+ banking corridors that connect a potential 2.5 billion people to seamless, compliant cross-border financial services without requiring app switching or extra wallets. 

15. What is one story of a user whose life improved because of Fasset?

A few years ago, I met a man working in a hotel here in Dubai who told me he uses Fasset to buy Bitcoin every single month, and he does this so he can send it back home to his family in Kenya. Hearing that really struck me: it showed me that what we’re building isn’t just about technology, it’s about helping real people bridge distances, support their community, preserve value, and access financial opportunity. That story stuck with me. 

16. Looking ahead, what new features or launches are coming this year that users should be excited about?

Our mission is grounded in a single goal: helping people grow and protect their wealth, no matter where they start. We have already unlocked access to a broad spectrum of tokenized real-world assets, from gold to tokenized stocks and ETFs, and we are just getting started.

Every new feature we build is designed to make investing not only seamless but meaningful – built for long-term participation, not short-term speculation. Our newest launch, Fasset Card, will enable users to spend cryptocurrency as easily as fiat at any location that accepts Visa. The card is currently in development, with early access available soon via a waitlist on the Fasset app. 

At Fasset, we believe that financial inclusion must be intentional, and that is why our priority lies in building a secure, regulation-first platform where users can confidently and consciously participate in ethical, long-term wealth generation. 

17. Which countries will Fasset focus on next, and why those markets?

Fasset is looking at expanding across Asia and Africa. Our growth roadmap prioritizes utility, compliance, and most importantly, user empowerment, and in every new market, our approach remains the same: secure the right licenses, operate with full regulatory alignment, and make cross-border finance as simple as using a local banking app, meeting the needs of both existing and new users. 

18. If users could request one simple feature that makes saving or investing easier, what should they ask for?

If there’s one feature users should demand, it should be real access. At Fasset, we believe the true test of financial inclusion is whether someone, anywhere in the world, can own a fraction of a real, regulated asset, be it gold, a sukuk, or an ETF, with the same ease as sending a text. 

That’s what we’ve built with our superapp: a secure, compliant gateway to global wealth-building tools. We have stripped away the friction that has long plagued users’ financial journey so that investing is no longer a privilege, but a principle. By embedding compliance and lowering capital thresholds from the ground up, we are not just making saving easier, but we are making wealth generation intentional and truly borderless. 

 

Section 2: Quick yes/no or short answers

2a. Can users start with $1 or less?

Users can start with a minimum deposit of $10. 

2b. Are tokenized stocks and gold available in the mobile app?

Yes. 

2c. Will there be more education content inside the app this year?

Yes. This includes more video tutorials to guide first-time investors through their journey. 

Section 3: Closing Questions

3a. What promise does Fasset make to first-time users about safety, simplicity, and access?

Fasset promises first-time users a platform that is secure, simple, and genuinely accessible. In a world where too many are excluded from financial opportunity by geography or infrastructure, we have built a platform that unlocks high-growth assets for high-growth markets. This means we are not simply focused on onboarding users, but we are building a global movement: 100 million digital asset owners by 2030. Mobile-first, built to scale, and regulation-first by design, Fasset allows everyone, from migrant workers in the MENA region to institutional investors, a single, trusted gateway into ethical, long-term wealth creation. 

3b. How can someone join the waitlist or start today?

Simply download the app and join us!

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