Bitcoin.com News Interviews

James Au , CEO of Sol Arena and Founder of Chillchat , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how AI and blockchain are transforming the next generation of Web3 gaming . A creative pioneer in the space, James shares his journey from building Chillchat , an interactive social metaverse, to launching Sol Arena , a groundbreaking game merging AI, community engagement , and on-chain innovation...

JC Kim , CEO of Immortal Rising 2 and Co-founder of Planetarium Labs , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss the next generation of Web3 gaming — where AI , blockchain , and player ownership redefine how games are built, played, and evolved. As an OG in Web3 gaming , JC shares his personal journey from early inspirations to developing Immortal Rising 2 , one of the most anticipated titles...

Aaron van Wirdum , Editor-in-Chief of Bitcoin Magazine and author of “The Genesis Book,” joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore the fascinating prehistory of Bitcoin — tracing the cypherpunk roots, cryptographic innovations, and ideological movements that laid the groundwork for Satoshi Nakamoto’s creation . A respected Bitcoin journalist for over a decade, Aaron has written for Bitcoin Mag...

Johann Kerbrat , Senior Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto , joins David Sencil on the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how Robinhood is deepening its commitment to cryptocurrency innovation and retail investor access — proving that, as Johann says, “Crypto has always been important at Robinhood.” With years of experience leading Robinhood’s crypto business strategy , Johann...

Theodore Agranat , Director of Web3 at Gunzilla Games , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how Gunzilla Games is building the first AAA game that truly gets Web3 right — seamlessly merging blockchain technology , digital asset ownership , and next-generation gameplay without compromising user experience. With a tech career spanning back to 1998 , Theodore has founded multiple startups a...

Michal “Mehow” Pospieszalski , CEO and co-founder of MatterFi , joins Dustin Plantholt to explain how hack-proof cryptographic wallets and provable custody systems can prevent heists like the Bybit hack — and what truly secure Web3 custody looks like in 2025. MatterFi is building user-friendly, enterprise-grade crypto custody that surfaces infallible cryptographic proofs , allowing users and audit...

Doug Scribner , one of Bitcoin’s true OGs and early adopters since 2011 , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to reflect on more than a decade of Bitcoin history, innovation, and perseverance . Having first bought Bitcoin under $5 , Doug has witnessed every bull and bear cycle — and explains why patience, conviction, and long-term vision separate true Bitcoin believers from the rest. As a serial en...

Michael Terpin , Founder and CEO of Transform Ventures and author of “Bitcoin Supercycle,” joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his insights into Bitcoin’s four-season market cycle — a strategic framework for understanding bull and bear phases , maximizing returns, and anticipating the next Bitcoin supercycle . An early Bitcoin investor since 2012 , Michael draws parallels between Bitcoin a...

Luke Barwikowski , Founder and CEO of Pixels , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share the incredible story behind @pixels_xyz — one of the most successful and most-played Web3 games today. From coding as a kid to leading a thriving play-to-earn ecosystem , Luke reveals how Pixels blends nostalgia, innovation, and blockchain to redefine Web3 gaming . Inspired by classics like Stardew Valley an...

Sergey Ryzhavin , Head of B2COPY at B2Broker , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how B2COPY is transforming copy trading through a cloud-based, customizable platform designed for brokers, traders, and investors across both crypto and traditional finance . B2COPY combines copy trading, PAMM, and MAM functionalities into one powerful solution, allowing brokers to offer seamless investmen...

Arthur Hayes , Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom and Co-Founder of BitMEX , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his unfiltered perspective on why the crypto market is still in a bull cycle — and what that means for Bitcoin , altcoins , and the next wave of blockchain innovation . In this wide-ranging conversation, Arthur reflects on his journey through the crypto markets , from launchi...

Pavel Nikienkov , Co-Founder of Zano , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore how Zano is pioneering truly private digital cash — combining privacy-preserving blockchain technology , hybrid consensus mechanisms , and confidential asset support to redefine what digital financial freedom means in the age of surveillance and data exposure. Launched in 2019 , Zano has evolved from a privacy coi...

Tausif Ahmed , Chief Business Development Officer at io.net , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how io.net is revolutionizing the AI and machine learning (ML) industries by decentralizing GPU computing power . With over 325,000 verified GPUs , io.net is solving the global GPU supply crunch by creating a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) — enabling developers, startu...

Adam Reeds , Co-Founder and CEO of Ledn , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss why Bitcoin is the most pristine collateral in the world — and how his company is reshaping the future of Bitcoin-backed lending and savings with transparency, resilience, and regulatory integrity. Founded with a mission to help people save and grow wealth through Bitcoin and digital assets , Ledn...

Charles Cascarilla , CEO and Co-Founder of Paxos , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss why stablecoins are only the beginning of the real-world asset (RWA) revolution — and how blockchain regulation, tokenized gold, and institutional adoption are paving the way for the next phase of digital finance . Founded in 2012 , Paxos is one of the most trusted names in the crypto and...

Gaurav Sharma , Chief Technology Officer at Io.net , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Io.net is building the GPU aggregate of aggregators — a decentralized computing network powering the next generation of AI compute, machine learning (ML) , and AI agents . By tapping into unused GPU resources from crypto miners, independent data centers, and global nodes , Io.net de...

Marina Markezic , Co-Founder and Executive Director of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how the EUCI is helping to shape the future of crypto regulation in Europe , ensuring that open, permissionless, and decentralized blockchain innovation continues to thrive under fair and forward-thinking policy frameworks. The European Crypto I...

Bartek Kiepuszewski, Founder of L2BEAT | Ethereum Community’s L2 Watchdog | Tracking Layer 2 Scaling, Security & Transparency | Bitcoin.com Interviews 🧾 Optimised Description Bartek Kiepuszewski , Founder of L2BEAT , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how his platform has become the Ethereum community’s go-to watchdog for Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions — promoting tra...

Vugar Usi Zade , Chief Operating Officer of Bitget , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitget is bridging the worlds of traditional finance and blockchain , driving mass Bitcoin adoption while navigating the evolving global regulatory landscape . Under Vugar’s leadership, Bitget has surpassed 100 million users , cementing its position as a top-tier global crypto excha...

Ralph Gebran, Managing Partner at Onramp MENA | What Bitcoin Adoption Really Looks Like in the Middle East | Custody, Regulation & Institutional Growth | Bitcoin.com Interviews 🧾 Optimised Description Ralph Gebran , Managing Partner at Onramp MENA , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore the state of Bitcoin adoption across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) — from i...

Mario Behling , Co-Founder of FOSSASIA , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how the organization is driving Open Source software and hardware development across Asia’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem — and how blockchain, Bitcoin, and decentralized collaboration are shaping the next generation of global innovation. FOSSASIA is one of the most influential Open Source communi...

In this episode of Bitcoin.com Interviews , Dustin Plantholt explores the landmark partnership between BiT Global Trust and BitGo , which brings a multi-signature, multi-jurisdictional custody model to Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) — setting a new global standard for Bitcoin-backed asset security and institutional trust . BiT Global Trust , a licensed digital asset custodian based in Hong Kong , speciali...

Zuby , the British rapper, author, podcaster, and public speaker, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to share his personal journey from music and media to Bitcoin advocacy — and why he believes Bitcoin represents freedom, truth, and empowerment in the digital age. Born in England and raised in Saudi Arabia , Zuby returned to the UK to study computer science at Oxford University , whe...

Eric Trump , Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and co-promoter of World Liberty Financial , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss the Trump family’s entry into the cryptocurrency space , the future of Bitcoin and DeFi in America , and why he believes “Bitcoin is coming — the entire industry is coming.” Announced in September 2024 , World Liberty Financial is...

Justin Sun , Founder of the TRON blockchain and one of the most influential figures in the global cryptocurrency industry , joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss leadership, innovation, and the evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the age of Bitcoin and Web3 . Recognized by Forbes’ “30 Under 30” for both China and Asia in 2017, Justin has built TRON into one of the mo...