Bitcoin.com News Interviews

George Mekhail, Managing Director of Bitcoin for Corporations at BTC Inc, explains why Bitcoin is no longer being ignored by institutions — it’s being actively challenged. In this interview from the Bitcoin MENA Conference, George breaks down why corporate Bitcoin treasury companies are being targeted, how global corporate adoption is accelerating, the role of advocacy in protecting Bitcoin compan...

Dylan LeClair, Head of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet, joins David Sencil at the Bitcoin MENA Conference to explain how a new generation came to Bitcoin before traditional economic theory — and how that perspective now informs one of the most aggressive corporate Bitcoin strategies in the world. This interview covers Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury model, using Japanese capital markets to acquire Bi...

Ralph Gebran, Managing Partner of Onramp MENA, joins David Sencil at the Bitcoin MENA Conference to explain why Bitcoin custody remains the biggest unresolved issue for institutional and sovereign adoption. This conversation explores proactive regulation in the UAE, how Bitcoin is viewed differently from crypto in the region, institutional hesitancy, centralized custody risks, sovereign involvemen...

Bitcoin mining was designed to be permissionless and decentralized — but is that still true today? At @bitcoinmenaconf, @MiningGrid sits down with @graminitha1 to break down how mining is becoming increasingly centralized, why corporate concentration poses long-term risks to Bitcoin, and how retail-accessible, self-custodial mining can help rebalance the network. The conversation covers:– Why mini...

Why is Bitcoin treated as more dangerous than gambling in the West? Director of MENA, BTC Inc Gregg Davis joins David Sencil to discuss Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East, broken Western regulation, why the UAE is pulling ahead, and how Bitcoin MENA is designed to separate Bitcoin from “crypto.”The conversation covers regulation, sound money, event design, institutional adoption, and why Bitcoin’...

How Institutions Actually Trade Crypto | Ian Weisberger (CEO, CoinRoutes) In this interview, Ian Weisberger, CEO of CoinRoutes, breaks down the real plumbing behind crypto markets. From fragmented liquidity and 24/7 trading to arbitrage, derivatives, and institutional execution, Ian explains how crypto market structure differs fundamentally from traditional finance — and why smart routing and trad...

Jamie, CMO at Bitget Wallet, joins David Sencil to explain how crypto is evolving beyond speculation into real-world finance. They discuss how stablecoins are being used for everyday payments, earning yield directly inside wallets, self-custody, regional adoption differences, and why wallets are becoming the core interface for modern finance. Topics covered include: – Paying for real-world goods w...

eToro bought Bitcoin early, and the conviction never faded. Yoni Assia, co-founder/CEO of @eToro, explains why Bitcoin is becoming digital gold, how regulation fits in crypto’s future, and why financial markets are moving on-chain.

In this interview, Regina from Bitcoin.com News sits down with Jiho, co-founder of Sky Mavis (the team behind Axie Infinity and Ronin), to talk about the next chapter of Web3 gaming and how Ronin could become a mass-market crypto chain—especially in places like the Philippines and Argentina. Jiho shares his origin story from CryptoKitties to Axie, the underrated early decisions that shaped Web3 ga...

Gamers spend thousands on in-game items like Fortnite skins—but they can’t resell them. In this interview, Oliver Moroni, Head of Business Development & Partnerships at OpenSea, explains why Web3 changes that through true digital ownership, open marketplaces, and a growing player-creator economy. We talk about: Why Web3 gaming lets players buy, own, and sell digital items How OpenSea evolved b...

CEO of Trezor Matej Zak explains why open source isn’t just a feature — it’s a principle. In an industry built on transparency, hiding code behind NDAs makes no sense. 💥Watch the full exclusive here. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Open Source Ethos of Bitcoin 03:07 Matej Žák's Journey to Trezor 06:09 Understanding Hardware Wallets 08:50 The Importance of Security in Crypto 11:51 The Rise of Crypto...

From mining Bitcoin as a PhD student to running four funds across Asia and beyond — Jademont Zheng of Waterdrip Capital shares why BTCFi, AI, and public equity are the next wave. Zheng breaks down the essentials for anyone tracking crypto venture capital in Asia. 👇 Timestamps: 03:01 Journey into Bitcoin and WaterDrip Capital 06:11 Investment Strategies and Fund Management 09:04 Market Trends and...

The Kaspa network just got its long-awaited DeFi moment! 🌐We sit down with James Lee, Founder of Kaspa Finance, live from Token 2049 Singapore to break down the launch of Kasplex. This new DEX is bridging the mainstream DeFi ecosystem directly to Kaspa's high-speed BlockDAG architecture. James Lee explains: - How Kasplex serves as the flagship Decentralized Exchange (DEX) for the Kaspa ecosys...

From "digital gold" to programmable money, #Bitcoin is waking up to massive institutional interest. We sat down with Kyle Ellicott of Stacks Asia at Token 2049 Singapore to discuss the next era of Bitcoin. This new age is being built layer by layer to unlock the trillion-dollar potential of the most secure asset in the world. In this insightful interview, Kyle Ellicott explains: 🌉 Stack...

How does a Renewable Energy CEO become one of the most aggressive Bitcoin miners in the United States? Frederick Munawa sits down with Zach Bradford, CEO of CleanSpark Inc., to dive deep into the strategies and vision driving one of the industry's fastest-growing mining operations. In this eye-opening interview, Zach Bradford reveals: ⛏️ Why CleanSpark is committed to staying 100% focused on B...

In this interview, Emil—a co-founder of Bitcoin.com shares his early Bitcoin journey, from Sweden’s tech communities and PayPal frustrations to moving to Tokyo during the Mt. Gox era and helping Roger Ver rebuild Bitcoin.com in 2015.Emil explains why he believes BTC drifted away from its original purpose as peer-to-peer electronic cash and became more of a speculative “digital gold” asset. He revi...

Yujiro Sugita learned early from Roger Ver that #Bitcoin wasn’t just an asset — it was a path toward a freer, more equal world. 🌐 After years of media-driven fear and misunderstanding in Japan, Yujiro Sugita explains why the narrative is finally shifting for good. 🔽 Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchanne...

In this wide-ranging conversation, Mark Moss joins us to unpack the forces reshaping money, technology, and power in the modern world. From his early days as a tech entrepreneur in California to becoming one of Bitcoin’s most recognized educators and investors, Mark shares the personal journey that led him into macroeconomics—and ultimately into Bitcoin. We dig into his “cycles” framework, explori...

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) used to be an academic concept requiring $100M and a team of cryptographers. Now, according to Succinct CEO Uma Roy, it’s as easy as writing code. In this interview from TOKEN2049, Uma breaks down how ZK is transforming blockchain scaling, proving the authenticity of digital media, protecting user privacy, and reshaping internet trust. Whether you’re into crypto infrastr...

The phrase “#Bitcoin native” gets used everywhere — but according to Callan Sarre, truly Bitcoin-native DeFi still isn’t here. In this interview, Sarre breaks down why Bitcoin’s architecture limits native DeFi activity today, and how the Threshold Network (and tBTC) is bridging Bitcoin into a multi-chain DeFi world without sacrificing security. We cover what “Bitcoin-native DeFi” should actually m...

Sya Kantor knows why users don’t mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience.🌐 August Digital CEO & Co-founder Aya Kantorovich explains why crypto’s next phase won’t be pure DeFi or pure CeFi — but a hybrid that blends both. Timestamps: 00:00 The Rise of Centralized Crypto Companies 03:03 Aya's Journey into Crypto and Institutional Finance 05:59 Understanding Prime...

🎙️ Aster CEO Leonard joins us to break down the next evolution of on-chain trading — and why privacy may be the missing piece that finally moves serious traders from CEX to DEX. Leonard shares his path from TradFi and Binance to building Aster, plus what the orderbook DEX wave gets right (and what still needs fixing). ✨ In this episode: • Why “Perp DEX” is becoming “Orderbook DEX” • How Aster is...

He burned a real Banksy to prove a point — and sold it for $400K.Now, CEO of Xion Anthony Anzalone, is building tech to make crypto disappear — no wallets, no friction, just usability. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Birth of Burnt Banksy and NFTs 02:59 Transitioning from Artist to Founder 06:01 Introducing Zion: Making Crypto Usable 09:01 The Role of Proofs and Data Privacy 11:46 Zion's Business Mod...

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is the co-founder and CSO of Ledn, a leading provider of bitcoin-backed loans. He found Bitcoin during hyperinflation in Venezuela and believes in the future of the digital economy. He has an MBA from the Richard Ivey business school at Western University. Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, the co-founder and CSO of Ledn , recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the...

Billions remain unbanked — not because they lack money, but because the system still makes it hard to move it. CEO of Stable Brian Mehler says it’s time to fix that. Stable’s building global payment rails powered by $USDT. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Stable and Its Mission 02:52 Brian Miller's Background and Role at Stable 04:41 Understanding Stable's Technology and User Experienc...