Mohamed Zohiri

About Mohamed Zohiri

Mohamed is Legal Counsel and FinTech Adviser at the Alberta Securities Commission. He is an experienced FinTech/FinReg Adviser, and Capital Markets Lawyer. Recognized as an expert in the application of blockchain technology, decentralized finance, crypto-assets, and artificial intelligence within the financial sector. Exceptionally adept at providing critical advice on navigating the complex regulatory landscape tied to innovative financial technologies.

Mohamed is known for crafting robust regulatory strategies and frameworks that align with the evolving digital asset landscape. Demonstrated history of facilitating the integrations of FinTech innovations into traditional financial systems while ensuring investor protection and market integrity. Committed to leveraging expertise in these dynamic fields to promote transparency, fairness, and progressive growth in the financial markets.

Mohamed holds an #LLM from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa with a concentration in #Law and #Technology. With a specific focus is on all things – #crypto, #blockchain, #CBDCs, #tech, and #AI. The thesis component, of his graduate studies at the University of Ottawa, was on the risks and challenges posed by #fiat-backed #stablecoins in the context of Canadian regulatory regimes.

Mohamed holds the unconventional view that Batman would beat Superman in a fight!