Bitcoin.com News Interviews

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...

When the U.S. President launches a meme token, how do regulators crack down on others doing the same? Chief Legal Officer of Bitcoin. Com Joseph Collement breaks down how Trump’s “pump token” changed the regulatory tone overnight.💥 🎙️ Watch the full interview during Korea Blockchain Week 🔽 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Background 3:00 - Journey into Crypto 6:00 - Crypto Regulation and Lega...

How do you build trust, educate users, and grow crypto adoption across Asia? 🌏 CoinEx Director of Global Business Development Joe Tu shares his insights on expanding the exchange’s footprint from Japan to Vietnam and the importance of education & research. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Importance of Research in Crypto Investments 01:52 Understanding Business Development in Crypto 05:03 The Evoluti...

“Distribution is the most monetizable thing in games, period,” says Justin Waldron. Open Game Protocol founder Justin Waldron shares how Open Game Protocol could transform how games grow, giving token communities & devs new ways to win together. Timestamps:00:00 The Importance of Distribution in Gaming02:57 Understanding Open Game Protocol05:56 Launching the Protocol and Game Ecosystems09:07 T...

Luffa is the next-gen operating system for the creator and fan economy, combining wallets, identity, communication, community, AI, and mini-programs into one seamless experience. Luffa aims to become the ultimate Web3 connector that transforms attention into ownership and connection into commerce. By enabling creators, brands, and fans to participate in a shared, transactable value-driven social n...

From Wired and Bloomberg to TIME and now Moon Pay, Keith Grossman has had a front-row seat to digital disruption. Grossman explains why tokenization is just the next wave of digitization and why we’re entering crypto’s golden era.🎥 Full interview now live. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Evolution of Crypto and Media 06:02 Understanding Decentralization and Centralization 12:00 The Future of Crypto Regu...

Gonka is a decentralized network for high-efficiency AI compute, designed to maximize the use of global GPU power for meaningful AI workloads. By eliminating centralized gatekeepers, Gonka provides builders and researchers with permissionless access to compute resources, while rewarding participants through its native token, GNK. David and Daniil Liberman are Los Angeles-based futurists, serial en...

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. Full interview here. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Rise of Centralized Crypto Companies 03:03 Aya's Journey into Crypto and Institutional Finance 05...

Crypto crime is evolving fast — scams have overtaken drugs as the #1 illicit use of crypto in Asia. 🌏🎙️ Elliptic’s Arda Akartuna breaks down the concept of how law enforcement can track billions in stolen funds. Watch the full interview here. 🔽Timestamps:00:00 The Rise of Scams in the APAC Region14:50 Understanding the Crypto Threat Landscape21:04 The Role of Blockchain Analytics in Crime Preven...

From Wall Street trader to Web3 builder. Altius Labs co-founder Annabelle Huang shares how her journey led to building high-performance infrastructure for the next wave of blockchain adoption — and why execution speed matters as much as consensus. 🔽Timestamps:00:00 Journey into Web3 and Crypto05:01 Building Altius: Infrastructure for Web310:02 Performance and Scalability in Blockchain15:03 Challe...

Why is Korea one of the most unique crypto markets in the world? 🇰🇷 Co-Founder Steve Kim from Four Pillars breaks it down — from kimchi premiums to Terra fallout to capital flight fears shaping stablecoin policy.🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Evolution of Crypto in Korea 06:16 Understanding the Kimchi Premium 11:54 The Impact of the 2021 Crypto Cycle 14:50 The Aftermath of the Terra Incident 17:10 Curre...

Most miners sell Bitcoin. 🇺🇸 American Bitcoin has never sold a single Satoshi. President of American Bitcoin Matt Prusak breaks down their edge: mining + capital markets = unstoppable stackers.🎙️ Watch the full interview here. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Mining and Accumulation 03:01 The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining 05:58 American Bitcoin: A New Business Model 08:48 Exploring Bitco...

Crypto moves fast. 🌪️ That’s why Haseeb Qureshi , Managing Partner at Dragonfly , believes the key to success is learning — and changing your mind — faster than anyone else. In this episode from Korea Blockchain Week , Haseeb shares insights on global venture strategy , supporting startups beyond capital , and how real-world adoption will define the next phase of crypto. Timestamps: 00:00 The Dyna...

“The core use case is always going to be financial transactions,” says Jeff Feng , Co-Founder of Sei Labs . In this episode from Token 2049 Singapore , Jeff explains how SEI is engineered to become the default home for financial applications — spanning trading, gaming, and social. He shares insights on Layer 1 competition , app chain design , and why decentralized infrastructure must prioritize pe...

Matrixport began during a Bitcoin bear market and has grown into one of Asia’s most trusted Bitcoin and crypto infrastructure platforms . In this episode, Cynthia Wu , Co-Founder of Matrixport, shares insights on surviving Bitcoin market cycles, building for long-term blockchain adoption, and how Asia is shaping the next era of Bitcoin-powered finance . 🎧 Learn how Bitcoin companies navigate vola...

Culture-first crypto is here. 💪 From meme coins with real engines to onboarding the next wave of users through Abstract Chain , Luca Netz , CEO of Pudgy Penguins , shares how culture, creativity, and blockchain utility are merging to define the next era of crypto. In this episode, recorded during Korea Blockchain Week , Luca reveals how Pudgy Penguins became a global Web3 brand — and why the futu...

From exotic options at Jane Street to building liquid staking infrastructure on Solana , Thomas Uhm , Chief Commercial Officer at Jito Foundation , is helping bridge the worlds of TradFi and DeFi . In this episode, recorded at Korea Blockchain Week , Thomas breaks down how Jito enhances Solana’s performance, decentralization, and validator efficiency — and why liquid staking could reshape how capi...

In crypto, open source isn’t optional — it’s the foundation . Matej Žák , CEO of Trezor , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explain why true security in Bitcoin depends on transparency, not secrecy. From the evolution of hardware wallets to the philosophy behind self-custody , Matej unpacks how open source principles protect users, empower innovation, and uphold Bitcoin’s core ethos of freedom...

Centralized platforms exploit creators — YouBallin flips the script. Built on Solana , YouBallin is a decentralized, mobile-first creator economy where talent competes, fans invest, and brands engage authentically. In this episode, Chris Arakelian , CEO of YouBallin, shares how the platform turns fans into stakeholders through $YBL tokens , NFT-backed talent events , and Web2-friendly onboarding t...

Proof of reserves — daily. 💰 Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explore how his Solana-native exchange is rewriting the rulebook on transparency, security, and user trust. From real-time proof of reserves to Japan’s fast-evolving crypto landscape, Ferrante shares how Backpack is merging the best of wallets and exchanges while helping shape the next phase of compliant,...