Fasset welcomes Mehtap Onder, a pioneering fintech leader, to spearhead its Africa-Asia strategy and strengthen regulatory excellence as it prepares to launch its Layer 2 network, OWN.
Empowering Diversity in Fintech Leadership
MENA’s fintech scene is booming, with over US $4.5 billion raised in Q3 2025, yet female leadership remains scarce, representing only 11 percent of executive roles. Fasset is addressing this imbalance by appointing Mehtap Onder, former GCEX Dubai Managing Director, as its new MD. Her move signals a strong commitment to diversity and responsible innovation in financial technology across emerging markets.
Driving Regulatory and Institutional Growth
At GCEX, Onder achieved major milestones, including securing Dubai’s first broker-dealer license under VARA and establishing the city’s first client-money account for a Virtual Asset Service Provider. At Fasset, she will oversee strategy, regulation, and partnerships, reinforcing the company’s leadership in compliant digital finance. Her work will focus on bridging the gap between traditional financial systems and blockchain innovation.
Building Real-World Asset Infrastructure
Fasset’s upcoming OWN Layer 2 network, built on Ethereum, will unlock real-world assets (RWAs) and ethical finance opportunities across the Islamic Belt. Onder’s expertise will guide institutional adoption, ensuring transparency and accessibility while aligning with global compliance standards. This initiative could redefine how investors access tokenized infrastructure across Africa and Asia.
Shaping the Future of Ethical Digital Finance
By combining inclusive leadership with cutting-edge blockchain tools, Fasset is positioning itself at the forefront of the digital-asset revolution. As Mehtap Onder notes, the goal is to make innovation and integrity inseparable in finance, empowering both institutions and individuals to participate in a credible, borderless economy.