The Crypto Times Podcast

Coinbase has officially returned to India, and in this exclusive interview, Roshan Prabhakar, Head of Product (India & EMEA) at Coinbase, speaks with Divya Mistry, Senior Editor at The Crypto Times, about everything behind the relaunch. From building INR deposit rails from scratch to handling India's strict compliance framework, Roshan explains what really happened during the launch, why some...

Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares (sold to FalconX with $12B AUM), joins Divya Mistry of Crypto Times to discuss her biggest lessons after one of the largest exits by a female founder in crypto. They dive deep into: The convergence of TradFi and on-chain finance Pre-IPO markets and real-time price discovery SpaceX IPO dynamics and perpetuals Tokenization, RWAs, and the blurring line between p...

In this exclusive conversation with Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Business at Polygon Labs, we dive deep into the future of Polygon, Ethereum Layer-2s, Polymarket, blockchain scalability, Open Money Stack, crypto adoption, and India's current crypto ecosystem. Aishwary shares why he believes 95% of blockchains may disappear in the coming years, how Polygon is transitioning from a grant-driven eco...

In this exclusive interview with The Crypto Times, Divya Mistry sits down with Jonno Newman, Head of Deployment Strategy (APAC) at TRM Labs, to discuss the evolving world of crypto crime investigations, blockchain intelligence, AI-powered scams, and North Korea's growing cyber threat. Drawing from his experience in law enforcement, crypto exchanges, and blockchain intelligence, Jonno shares unique...

Crypto security is evolving rapidly, but so are the threats. In this exclusive conversation with Mitchell Amador, CEO and Co-Founder of Immunefi, The Crypto Times dives deep into the future of crypto security, the collapse of Code4rena, AI-generated bug reports, the infamous Bybit hack, North Korean cyber threats, and why the next generation of exploits may target people instead of smart contracts...

Coinbase APAC MD John O’Loghlen joins Divya Mistry, Senior Editor at The Crypto Times, to discuss Coinbase’s India comeback, crypto regulations, and long-term roadmap. Coinbase has officially re-entered India with direct INR deposits and withdrawals, spot trading, perpetual futures, FIU registration, and a renewed focus on Indian users, developers, and institutions. In this exclusive interview, Jo...

In this exclusive podcast, we sit down with Robbie Coleman, APAC Head & Director at the Litecoin Foundation, to discuss the future of Litecoin, crypto privacy, cross-border payments, APAC adoption, Lightning Network, MWEB privacy, institutional crypto adoption, and much more. Robbie shares insights from his 7+ years with Litecoin, upcoming Litecoin Summit Amsterdam, how Litecoin is being used...

In this exclusive interview with The Crypto Times, Editor Divya Mistry sits down with Brian Norton, COO of MyEtherWallet (MEW) — the OG Ethereum wallet that launched just 3 weeks after Ethereum mainnet in 2015. Brian shares unfiltered insights on self-custody, the wallet wars, crypto's biggest lies, regulation, AI agents in crypto, and what he got completely wrong about NFTs. Whether you're a DeFi...

In this exclusive interview, Gopal Solanky from The Crypto Times sits down with Jody Mettler, COO of BitGo — the first company to go public in the US in 2025 — to discuss BitGo's journey from a wallet provider to a full-scale digital asset infrastructure powerhouse. Jody shares insights on BitGo's IPO, their role in processing ~20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions, the significance of the Geni...

India's crypto journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster — and no one knows it better than Sathvik Vishwanath, Co-Founder & CEO of Unocoin, one of India's oldest and most trusted Bitcoin exchanges, founded in December 2013. In this episode of the Crypto Times Podcast, Sathvik sits down with Gopal to share the unfiltered story of building a crypto exchange in India from scratch — before...

A deep dive into institutional crypto and the future of blockchain infrastructure. In this conversation, Hardik Katariya speaks with Arion Ho, CEO & Founder of ENI Network, about building an enterprise-grade Layer 1 blockchain designed for real-world adoption. With over two decades in traditional finance, Arion shares his perspective on: The gap between retail crypto and institutional needs Wh...

In this episode of the Crypto Time Podcast, we sit down with Sujal Jethwani — one of India's most recognized crypto KOLs with 4 lakh+ followers and a Binance Top 100 Influencer award — to talk about his incredible journey from a small-town boy to a globally recognized voice in the Indian crypto ecosystem. 🔑 What we cover: How Sujal went from failed side hustles to 4 lakh+ crypto followers Why he...

India’s crypto industry has survived bans, tax shocks, exchange collapses, and regulatory uncertainty. In this exclusive conversation, Vikram Subburaj, Founder & CEO of Giottus, breaks down: How 50+ Indian crypto exchanges disappeared The real impact of 30% tax & 1% TDS Why liquidity dropped after taxation How offshore exchanges like Binance and Bybit gained from India’s policies Whether c...

In this exclusive interview, Max Rebol, Managing Partner at Harbor Industrial Capital, discusses Polkadot’s 97% drawdown, the upcoming DOT halving, JAM (Polkadot’s decentralized supercomputer vision), governance concerns, and the ecosystem’s future roadmap. Key Topics Covered: • How a Polkadot-focused VC fund navigates a 97% drawdown• Why they remain committed to the Polkadot ecosystem• DOT halvin...

In this interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Marcin Kaźmierczak, Co-Founder of RedStone, discusses the future of tokenized real-world assets (RWA), oracle security, institutional adoption, and the evolving compliance landscape of on-chain finance. RedStone currently secures over $8 billion in assets across 110+ chains and works with major DeFi protocols and institutional players. Key Topics Cove...

In this episode of The Crypto Times Podcast, we speak with Vikas Gupta, India Head at Bybit, about crypto regulations, taxation, exchange compliance, and the current market conditions. @Bybit Key topics covered: India’s 30% crypto tax and 1% TDS Travel Rule implementation and FIU registration Bybit’s exit and re-entry in India Institutional crypto adoption in India Derivatives vs spot trading tren...

In this exclusive interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, speaks candidly with Hardik Katariya, Founder of The Crypto Times about crypto’s uncomfortable truths, AI-driven trading, ghost chains, ETFs, and the future of on-chain markets. Key Highlights: Why “most crypto founders slow rug” Why Cardano is a “ghost chain” Why ETFs are only temporary intermediaries Why AI wi...

India’s crypto ecosystem is at a critical crossroads. ‪@cryptoindia‬ ‪@cryptoindiauncut‬ ‪@AdySingh‬ ‪@CryptoTimes_io‬ In this in-depth conversation, we break down the biggest issues facing crypto in India — from the 30% crypto tax and 1% TDS to the lack of clear regulation, exchange restrictions, and the ongoing WazirX case. This discussion covers: Why India’s crypto tax system is hurting traders...

India’s crypto ecosystem is changing faster than ever. In this in-depth conversation, Edul Patel, CEO & Co-Founder of Mudrex, joins The Crypto Times podcast to break down what 2026 really looks like for crypto in India. In this episode, we discuss: India’s crypto regulation & why change won’t be instant 30% crypto tax, 1% TDS & why TDS hurts traders the most Institutional vs retail par...

India’s crypto ecosystem is changing faster than ever. In this in-depth conversation, Edul Patel, CEO & Co-Founder of Mudrex, joins The Crypto Times podcast to break down what 2026 really looks like for crypto in India. In this episode, we discuss: India’s crypto regulation & why change won’t be instant 30% crypto tax, 1% TDS & why TDS hurts traders the most Institutional vs retail par...

In this exclusive interview, Jamie Elkaleh from Bitget Wallet shares deep insights on the future of Web3 wallets, stablecoin payments, CDFi, crypto adoption in India, and how Bitget Wallet surpassed 85 million users globally. From QR-based crypto payments to bridging across 130+ chains, Jamie breaks down how Bitget Wallet is building Crypto for Everyone — especially in growing markets like India a...

In this exclusive interview, Aishwary Gupta from Polygon breaks down the current state of the crypto market, India’s evolving regulatory landscape, and the real story behind ARC — Polygon’s new deposit token. @0xPolygonTV @IBWofficial We discuss: How the crypto market has shifted from hype to real adoption Why ARC is fundamentally different from a traditional stablecoin Capital controls, cross-bor...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Binance’s Head of APAC Operations to explore how the world’s largest crypto exchange views India’s crypto landscape, regulatory uncertainty, user behavior, and how APAC countries are accelerating Web3 adoption. ⁠‪@BinanceYoutube‬⁠ ⁠‪@BinanceDesi‬⁠ ⁠‪@IBWofficial‬⁠ We discuss: How the crypto market is evolving in 2025 Binance’s role in providing secure...

India is becoming one of the largest crypto user bases in the world — but taxes, regulations, and recent exchange failures have shaken confidence. In this exclusive interview, Ashish Singhal, Co-Founder of Coinswitch, breaks down the REAL state of the Indian crypto market in 2025. ‪@coinswitch‬ ‪@IBWofficial‬ We discuss: How 2025 became one of the best years of crypto adoption Why U.S. regulations...

In this exclusive interview, Hardik Katariya, founder of The Crypto Times, sits down with Danny Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer at Trezor, to discuss how Trezor is shaping the future of Bitcoin security and self-custody. Key Highlights: Trezor’s record-breaking sales during the Bitcoin bull market The rise of self-custody and what it means for crypto adoption Future innovations in hardware walle...