Sandra Abrams is the founder of Onboard 60, an organization providing education and resources for senior citizens to understand and engage with cryptocurrency and digital assets. Onboard 60 aims to help older generations navigate the digital financial landscape and participate in the largest generational wealth transfer in modern society.
In this interview, Abrams discusses with [Bitcoin.com](http://bitcoin.com/) News Lead David Sencil her initial Bitcoin purchase in 2016, her journey from media-induced skepticism to becoming a crypto educator, the importance of senior citizens understanding digital assets, and her strategies for helping older Americans connect with their digital-native grandchildren through cryptocurrency investments.
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In this raw and revealing interview, Jamie Redman - News Lead at Bitcoin.com - takes us on a personal journey from libertarian Facebook posts to becoming a key voice in crypto journalism. Discover how a tax refund, Ron Paul's inspiration, and a passion for freedom transformed him into an early Bitcoin adopter and news pioneer. Redman candidly shares his experiences through crypto's wild early days, the Luna crash, and his unfiltered views on Bitcoin's evolution, meme coins, and the future of digital currency.
Titus Kevalny, VP of Go-to-Market Strategy at Civic, discussed his role in promoting Civic's products, which protect apps from Sybil attacks and ensure KYC compliance. He explained the evolution of Civic from Ethereum to Solana, Civic Pass, a verification tool with over a million passes, and Civic Auth, a simpler authentication method for developers. Kevalny emphasized the importance of multiple authentication methods to combat AI bots and deep fakes.
Meet James Au, the CEO of Sol Arena and Founder of Chillchat, who has been instrumental in revolutionizing the Web3 gaming landscape. In this interview, James delves into his personal journey within the industry, shedding light on the inception and development of Sol Arena. He discusses the game's distinctive features, notably the integration of artificial intelligence, and addresses the challenges encountered in the evolving gaming sector. James also shares his vision for the platform's future, emphasizing the significance of community engagement and the transformative evolution of gaming in the Web3 era.If you're intrigued by the convergence of blockchain technology and gaming, this interview offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming.
JC Kim, CEO of Immortal Rising 2 and Co-founder of Planetarium Labs, shares his journey in the gaming industry—from his early inspirations as an OG in Web3 gaming to building one of the space’s most anticipated titles. In this conversation, we explore the challenges of development, the role of AI in shaping the future of Web3 gaming, and why community engagement and ownership are essential to the next era of player-driven experiences. Plus, get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Immortal Rising 2.
Aaron van Wirdum is the Editor-in-chief at Bitcoin Magazine, a position he has held since August 20241. He is a prominent Bitcoin journalist and author who has been covering the cryptocurrency for over a decade. Van Wirdum recently published his first book, "The Genesis Book," which explores the prehistory of Bitcoin
Throughout his career, van Wirdum has held various positions at Bitcoin Magazine. He has also worked as a journalist for other cryptocurrency publications such as Cointelegraph and CoinDesk.
Johann Kerbrat is currently serving as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto. He has been instrumental in leading the strategic direction of Robinhood's crypto business, focusing on expanding access to cryptocurrencies for retail investors.
Johann sat down with Bitcoin.com News’ David Sencil for an interview. They discussed Johann’s career journey, Robinhood's crypto offerings, the Robinhood wallet, Robinhood's Connect product, future plans, and more.
Theodore Agranat is the Director of Web3 at Gunzilla Games. Theodore has been innovating in the technology sector since 1998, founding a number of IT and technology startups, subsequently started actively investing in the blockchain industry in 2012. In 2021 he started his work at Gunzilla Games expanding his expertise into the video game industry.
Michal "Mehow" Pospieszalski is the CEO and co-founder of MatterFi, a company specializing in the development of secure and user-friendly cryptocurrency solutions. Bitcoin.com News’ Frederick Manawa interviewed Mehow about his innovative cryptographic wallet and custody system. Mehow explains how this system could have prevented the $1.46 billion Bybit hack by providing clear, infallible cryptographic proofs. He also discusses the potential of Ethereum's Megaeth to compete with Solana's speed and the broader impact of crypto on deregulation and economic growth.
Doug Scribner is an early Bitcoin adopter, entrepreneur, and angel investor who began investing in Bitcoin in 2011 when it was priced under $5. Leveraging his success in cryptocurrency, he co-founded ventures like Vault Logic, a multi-use ATM network for crypto and cash services; WatchMyBit, a Bitcoin-powered video streaming platform; and Fly Air, a private jet hailing app accepting crypto payments. He is also an advocate for blockchain innovation through the Owwll Podcast.
Owwll Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@owwllapp2116
Michael Terpin, founder and CEO of Transform Ventures and author of "Bitcoin Supercycle," discussed his journey into Bitcoin, starting in 2012. He described Bitcoin's potential, comparing it to the early internet and social networks. Terpin emphasized Bitcoin's unique store-of-value properties and the challenges of protocol changes. He predicts a Bitcoin super cycle, based on his strategy for maximizing Bitcoin returns through a four-season cycle approach. Terpin also highlights his investments in decentralized AI and Agent AI.
From childhood coding to founding one of the most played Web3 games today, Luke Barwikowski shares his journey, the vision behind @pixels_xyz and what it takes to build a sustainable play-to-earn economy.Discover how games like Stardew Valley and RuneScape inspired Pixels, why community engagement and transparency are everything, and how AI could reshape the future of Web3 gaming.Takeaways:- Pixels is leading in DAU & revenue- True play-to-earn powered by community- AI, transparency, and sustainability are key pillars- Inspired by nostalgic favorites—reimagined for Web3Don’t miss this exclusive deep dive into the future of gaming!#play2earn #web3gaming
In the latest episode of the podcast, we explore what sets B2COPY apart from other copy trading platforms, the decision to make it cloud-based, and the level of customization available.
Sergey Ryzhavin is Head of B2COPY, B2BROKER’s innovative investment platform combining copy trading, PAMM, and MAM features. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology.
Ryzhavin explained the benefits of copy trading for both investors, who can easily follow successful traders, and traders, who can earn from others copying their strategies. Sergey also highlighted customization options within B2Copy, including branding, interface language, product selection, and fee structures. He talked about the importance of a broker's team in supporting and educating clients about copy trading and concluded with an overview of B2Broker's comprehensive suite of technology and liquidity solutions for fintech companies.
With 8 years of experience developing investment platforms, strategic innovation, and product ownership, Sergey Ryzhavin has been pivotal in advancing many of B2BROKER’s technology solutions, notably B2COPY.
B2BROKER is a pioneer technology and liquidity provider, offering cutting-edge solutions for brokers, exchanges, hedge funds, prop firms, and financial institutions. With a global portfolio, B2BROKER excels at multi-asset & multi-market liquidity, white-label trading platforms, ultra-fast crypto payment processing, and turnkey brokerage solutions.
The company is dedicated to providing innovative institutional-level tech infrastructure, empowering its partners to remain competitive in an ever-evolving market.
To learn more about them visit B2Broker.com and follow the team on X.
In this conversation, Arthur Hayes, the CIO of Maelstrom, discusses his journey in the crypto space, including the origins of BitMEX’s Troll Box, his writing process, and the current state of the crypto market. He shares insights on investment strategies, the evolution of crypto projects, the value of conferences, and his views on the future of the market.
Pavel Nikienkov is a co-founder and key figure behind Zano, a privacy-focused blockchain project launched in 2019. With over five years of experience in blockchain privacy, Pavel has played a crucial role in evolving Zano from a privacy coin into a full-fledged platform for building privacy-preserving tokens. In this interview, Bitcoin.com News dives into Zano’s hybrid proof-of-work and proof-of-stake consensus, its confidential asset features, and its mission to simplify privacy tokenization. Pavel also shares insights on Zano’s roadmap, including smart contract functionality and updates to the hybrid consensus.
io.net is a decentralized GPU network that offers scalable and cost-effective computing power for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. Boasting over 325,000 verified GPUs, io.net aims to address the GPU supply crunch by creating a more accessible and efficient marketplace for compute resources.
Tausif Ahmed is the Chief Business Development Officer at io.net, a decentralized physical infrastructure network specializing in GPU solutions. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology.
Tausif Ahmed is based in Los Angeles and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Tausif has a diverse background in business development, having worked previously at Kraken, Amazon, and Deloitte. He has led strategic partnerships and business development initiatives across multiple industries, including cloud computing and digital assets. Tausif is known for his expertise in driving growth through innovative partnerships and strategic planning.
To learn more about the network visit io.net, and follow the team on X.
Adam Reeds is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ledn, a global company that focuses on building financial products to help people save in bitcoin and digital assets. The company offers bitcoin-backed loans and yield products, having originated $900 million in retail loans and $5.7 billion in institutional loans since its inception
Ledn, under Reeds’ leadership, survived the FTX-induced 2022 crash and bear market. That crash tarnished the entire lending and yield generating sector of crypto, but Ledn persevered and now is stronger than ever before.
Charles Cascarilla is the CEO and co-founder of Paxos, a financial technology company that specializes in blockchain infrastructure. Founded in 2012, Paxos aims to create a regulated platform for the movement of assets, integrating traditional financial systems with blockchain technology. Cascarilla has over 20 years of experience in financial services, previously co-founding Cedar Hill Capital Partners and its venture capital subsidiary, Liberty City Ventures
Paxos has become a pioneer in the blockchain space, being the first regulated trust company for digital assets. The firm has developed several products, including: a regulated stablecoin anda digital asset backed by physical gold.
Io.net is a decentralized computing platform that provides affordable and efficient access to GPU resources for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. It leverages unused computing power from a global network of nodes, including independent data centers and crypto miners. Gaurav Sharma is the CTO at Io.net with experience at Binance, Agoda, Amazon, and Ebay.
The European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) is an organization focused on influencing European Union regulations to support open, permissionless, and decentralized applications that utilize blockchain technology. Marina Markezic is the Co-founder and Executive Director. of EUCI.
