Bitcoin.com News Interviews

Hamze Fawzi, Founder and Chairman of Assets Advisors Capital (AAC), joins Bitcoin.com News to discuss the growing financial bridge between the Gulf region and Japan, and how institutional infrastructure is shaping the future of crypto. In this episode, Hamze explains why traditional financial systems failed to connect these two major economies—and how blockchain, tokenization, and “capital archite...

Justin Waldron, founder of Play.fun, joins David Sencil to explore the future of crypto gaming, Web3 game development, and how blockchain technology is reshaping the gaming industry. Recorded at Team Summit in Tokyo, this conversation dives into how frictionless onboarding, fair token launches, and fast, low-cost infrastructure like Solana are enabling a new generation of games. Justin also shares...

Mark Piano, Director and Consultant at Horizons Global, joins Bitcoin.com News to discuss the future of yen-backed stablecoins, Japan’s evolving crypto regulations, and how legal frameworks are shaping the next phase of Web3 growth. In this episode, Mark explains why Japan’s regulatory clarity could become a major advantage for blockchain builders, and how yen stablecoins may unlock new opportunit...

How did Japan become a leader in stablecoin infrastructure—and what role could JPY-backed stablecoins play in the future of global finance? Seihaku Yoshida, Founder and CEO of Hashport, joins Bitcoin.com News to share insights from the frontlines of Japan’s evolving crypto ecosystem. From launching during the crypto winter to building one of the country’s largest stablecoin payment platforms, Seih...

What is holding blockchain performance back? In this episode, Annabelle Huang, CEO of Altius Labs, discusses crypto scalability, execution-layer bottlenecks, and the growing demand for high-performance blockchain infrastructure. The conversation explores app chains, onchain trading, decentralized finance (DeFi), and how new market players are shifting expectations around speed and efficiency. Topi...

Gary Liu, co-founder of Terminal 3, breaks down why crypto isn’t dying—but evolving into a more mature financial system. In this episode, we explore the rise of stablecoins, the role of AI in enterprise environments, and the growing importance of security and governance for AI agents. Gary also shares insights on how agent-to-agent payments could reshape digital finance, and why stablecoins may be...

Are AI agents about to replace traditional software—and even jobs? In this episode, Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, explains how autonomous AI agents are creating a new economy where anyone can build, automate, and monetize digital tasks in minutes. From earning $125,000 with a single agent to building over 1,000 AI-powered skills, this conversation explores how AI is...

Mel Mattison joins Alex Richardson to break down the biggest forces shaping today’s global economy—Bitcoin, inflation, war, and the future of the U.S. financial system. In this episode, they discuss the economic impact of geopolitical tensions, including the Iran crisis, and how the world is shifting toward a multipolar system. Mel explains why rising U.S. deficits and persistent inflation could r...

It started in a one-bedroom apartment. Then 400 people showed up — and everything changed. In this episode, Tobias Bauer (TBV) shares how *The Best Event (TBE)* scaled to 53,000 attendees in 2025 — and why most crypto events fail. A deep dive into what actually drives deals in Web3: networking, data, and experience. 📌 Key Topics: - Scaling from meetups to global events - Why most side events fail...

What’s really happening in APAC’s crypto scene? In this episode, Willy Wu dives into the latest trends shaping the region—from China’s early meme coin activity to Japan’s explosive 5x growth in Q1. We also unpack how product innovation is driving real-world Web3 adoption and making crypto more accessible for everyday users. Timestamps:00:00 Intro: Bitget Wallet & Willy Wu02:56 Willy Wu’s crypto jo...

Allen Ng, Co-Founder & CEO of Everest Venture Group (EVG), joins us to break down why Hong Kong has emerged as Asia’s leading crypto hub in 2026. From launching startups in college to working on venture deals later acquired by Amazon, Allen’s journey spans the early days of tech to the rise of crypto. Since entering the space during the 2017 ICO era, he has built EVG into a 200-person firm del...

Is Bitcoin about to crash again… or is the bottom finally in? Top market technician Katie Stockton (CMT) joins Bitcoin.com News to break down what’s REALLY happening with BTC — and why this current rally might not mean what you think. From critical support levels to hidden technical signals, this interview reveals what smart money is watching right now. In This Video: - Is Bitcoin’s bear market se...

MetaPlanet bought Bitcoin at $65K—and saw a 5,000% increase in Bitcoin per share, becoming Japan’s top-performing public company. But the journey wasn’t easy. Think multiple 70% drawdowns, rapid market cycles, and unwavering conviction. In this episode, Dylan LeClair (Director of Bitcoin Strategy at MetaPlanet) joins David Sencil from the Japan Bitcoin Future Forum to break down the strategy behin...

“While most people see a Bitcoin downturn, others see opportunity. In this episode, Samson Mow explains why this market might be ‘too good to be true’ — especially for big players.” In this episode, Jan3 CEO Samson Mow joins David Sencil to explain why the current downturn may not last — and why institutional demand could be stronger than ever. With companies like Strategy and MetaPlanet buying mo...

CCE.Cash is a decentralized finance (DeFi) technology provider specialized in high-performance, non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange solutions. At the core of CCE.Cash is a proprietary, fully automated trading engine engineered to eliminate the friction of traditional exchanges. By removing the need for manual oversight and mandatory registrations, CCE.Cash provides an instantaneous "send-an...

“They stop calling it a scam the moment they use a wallet.” In this episode, David Sencil speaks with Dr. Johnny Ng, Hong Kong Legislative Council member, entrepreneur, and PhD in computer science, about what truly drives Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption. Dr. Ng shares how direct user experience — not technical explanation — is the key to converting crypto skeptics, based on his journey from ea...

In this conversation with Bitcoin.com News, WeChange CEO Rob Tökölyi shares why he pivoted from 16 years in traditional currency exchange to building the future of crypto on-ramps. From surviving the regulatory gauntlet in Europe to making self-custody as simple as online banking, Robi discusses the real barriers to crypto adoption—and why stablecoins, not Bitcoin headlines, represent the everyday...

For years, the story was clear: crypto companies were leaving Hong Kong for Singapore.

Hugo Philion, Co-founder of Flare and CEO of Flare Labs, shares the developments underway at the EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain. Philion, who brings a strong background from finance and machine learning, details Flare’s mission to build an end-to-end decentralized finance ecosystem around the vast, yet underutilized, XRP asset. He shares his vision that a superior technology, like decentralized fina...

SVP of Business Development at Bullish and Chairman of Consensus, Michael Lau, joins David Sencil at Consensus Hong Kong to discuss why Hong Kong is becoming the world's most important city for the convergence of TradFi and crypto. Topics covered:• Why HK ranked #1 globally for IPOs in 2025 — and what that means for crypto• The developer talent gap: "Nobody stays here"• Live events i...

Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu makes a bold prediction: within the next few years, there will be 30 to 50 billion AI agents operating online. And they won't live on Facebook or Google — they'll live on the blockchain. In this wide-ranging conversation, Yat breaks down why crypto infrastructure was built for this moment, why Europe faces "technology colonization," and what Apple&...

A veteran of the global crypto industry, Colin Goltra has been an early adopter and advocate for digital assets throughout his career. Colin Goltra is the Chief Executive Officer of Morph , a blockchain platform building universal infrastructure for borderless payments and financial services. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the market. In this episode Colin identifies...

Robinhood’s General Manager of Crypto, Johann Kerbrat, joins David Sencil at Consensus Hong Kong to discuss the launch of Robinhood Chain, the company’s public testnet, and its $1M global hackathon. They cover: Moving traditional financial assets fully on-chain 24/7 trading and instant settlement Perpetuals and global expansion Robinhood’s Layer 2 strategy Prediction markets as one of its fastest-...

Terminal 3 CEO Gary Liu breaks down the four unsolved problems threatening agentic commerce — including the OpenClaw breach that proved your private data is never safe once it touches an agent's memory. Plus: why Singapore stepped back from retail crypto, and why Hong Kong leads Asia. 00:00 The Importance of Data Privacy and Security04:07 Gary Liew's Journey to Terminal 308:10 Real-World A...

Mahad Mohamed is a senior  crypto  tax and accounting specialist with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and tax advisory. His background includes work with Big Four firms and government tax authorities, giving him deep insight into regulatory review and enforcement. Mahad Mohamed is the CEO of  Block3 Finance , a firm dedicated exclusively to cryptocurrency taxation, accounting, and...