Bitcoin.com News Interviews

Jordi Alexander , founder and CEO of Selini Capital , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the evolving crypto markets , meme coin mania , and how AI is reshaping trading and market structure . Selini Capital is a leading firm specializing in market making , high-frequency trading (HFT) , and venture investing across the digital asset ecosystem. Jordi — who also co...

Frank Cheng , founder of ApeironNFT , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to reveal how he’s transforming a bold idea into one of the most innovative hybrid strategy games in Web3 . Powered by the $APRS and $ANIMA tokens, Apeiron combines real-time strategy, card battling, and god simulation — creating a dynamic universe where AI, community, and accessibility drive the next evolution of gaming. Fro...

Monad isn’t just another EVM chain — it’s redefining what’s possible for smart contract performance and developer experience. In this episode, recorded live at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week , Bitcoin.com’s Retention Lead Alun sits down with Edwin Lau , APAC Ecosystem Lead at Monad Foundation , to explore how Monad is pushing the EVM to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) while keeping developer...

Sandra Abrams , founder of Onboard 60 , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss her inspiring mission to educate senior citizens about cryptocurrency and help them confidently navigate the digital financial revolution . A former crypto skeptic turned passionate educator, Sandra shares how her first Bitcoin purchase in 2016 led her to create Onboard 60 — a platform dedicated to empowering old...

In this candid and inspiring episode, Jamie Redman , News Lead at Bitcoin.com , opens up about his unexpected path from libertarian ideals to Bitcoin advocacy — and how a tax refund, Ron Paul’s influence , and a deep passion for financial freedom sparked his journey into crypto. From the early days of Bitcoin forums and online debates to covering some of the most defining moments in crypto history...

Titus Kevalny , Vice President of Go-to-Market Strategy at Civic , joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore the critical intersection of digital identity, privacy, and artificial intelligence in a world increasingly challenged by AI bots, Sybil attacks, and deep fakes . In this conversation, Titus outlines Civic’s mission to create safer Web3 ecosystems through decentralized identity verifica...

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...