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 Dynamic Nature of Crypto Investment
02:56 Global Perspectives in Crypto
05:49 Supporting Startups: Beyond Investment
08:52 The Value of Strategic Capital
12:00 Inversion: Cryptoizing Traditional Businesses
15:00 The Future of Crypto in Japan
26:51 Navigating the Japanese Crypto Landscape
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“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 performance, governance, and user experience to power the next wave of blockchain adoption.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Vision for Financial Transactions
02:34 Journey into Crypto and Decentralization
04:39 Building Infrastructure for Digital Assets
08:41 Wyoming’s Role in Crypto Innovation
11:20 Competition Among Layer One Blockchains
15:09 App Chains vs. General Purpose Layer Ones
18:37 Governance in the Crypto Space
21:26 Future Vision for Sei and Digital Assets
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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 volatility, decentralization, and regulation while building tools that expand financial freedom.
Timestamps:
00:00 Building Through the Bear
05:12 Founding Matrixport During a Bitcoin Winter
12:40 Surviving Market Cycles and Managing Risk
18:15 Asia’s Role in the Next Wave of Crypto Adoption
24:50 Institutional Demand and Bitcoin Infrastructure
30:25 Long-Term Vision for Financial Freedom
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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 future of crypto is powered by communities, not just code.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Crypto Landscape and Onboarding Challenges
03:01 Abstract: Building a Blockchain Ecosystem
05:55 Cultural Insights: Success in Korea
08:53 Decentralization vs. Centralization in Blockchain
12:02 Business Models for Sustainable Blockchain
14:39 The Future of Meme Coins and NFTs
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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 capital flows through Web3. 🌉
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Liquid Staking and Jito
09:32 Understanding Liquid Staking and Its Benefits
18:08 The Role of Jito in the Solana Ecosystem
22:50 Comparing Jito and Lido: Key Differences
31:50 Future Innovations and ETF Developments
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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.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Open Source Ethos of Bitcoin
03:07 Matej Žák’s Journey to Trezor
06:09 Understanding Hardware Wallets
08:50 The Importance of Security in Crypto
11:51 The Rise of Crypto Phones and Competition
14:55 Educating Newcomers on Self-Custody
17:53 The Role of Hardware Wallets in Financial Freedom
21:00 Explaining Hardware Wallets to the Uninitiated
23:51 The Launch of Trezor Safe 7
27:07 The Importance of Transparency in Secure Elements
29:56 Balancing Convenience and Security
33:15 Best Practices for Buying Hardware Wallets
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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 that bridges mainstream creators to Web3.
Timestamps:
04:20 The Problem with Centralized Fame
08:45 Building YouBallin on Solana
13:30 Fans as Stakeholders with $YBL Tokens
18:50 TalentFi and Fractional NFT Ownership
23:40 Web2 Onboarding Meets Web3 Growth
28:15 The Future of Creator Economies
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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, high-integrity crypto finance.
• Daily proof of reserves and why it changes everything
• Building a crypto exchange that runs like a blockchain
• Why Japan could be crypto’s next global powerhouse 🇯🇵
• The rise of digital asset treasuries and perpetuals in Europe
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Armani Ferrante – CEO, Backpack
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) at TOKEN2049 Singapore to unpack his bold vision for Robinhood’s future — from tokenized stocks and stablecoins to verified social trading and its new Ethereum Layer 2.
Vlad explains how Robinhood plans to evolve beyond trading into a “financial super duper app”, integrating crypto, equities, and real-world assets into one seamless experience. He also discusses the Bitstamp acquisition, regulatory hurdles, and how tokenized finance could rewrite global capital markets.
• Why Robinhood’s next move is building on Ethereum L2
• Tokenized stocks, crypto options & the future of trading
• Stablecoins, RWAs, and Robinhood’s ecosystem strategy
• What social trading means for the next wave of investors
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Vlad Tenev – CEO, Robinhood
🔗 Learn more: @vladtenev | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com
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From Solana’s billion-dollar revenue engine to the rise of stablecoin empires — Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Invest, breaks down how institutional crypto adoption is accelerating through ETFs, yield innovation, and digital asset treasuries (DATs).
In this wide-ranging conversation, Hunter explains how Bitwise is positioning for the next phase of crypto growth — where revenue-based networks, stablecoins, and on-chain treasury management redefine what value looks like in Web3.
• How stablecoins and DATs are reshaping global finance 🌍
• Why Solana’s new revenue model is changing the game
• The growing role of ETFs in mainstream crypto access
• Bitwise’s long-term vision for yield and infrastructure plays
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Hunter Horsley – CEO, Bitwise Invest
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Why is USDT so sticky across emerging markets?
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explain why Tether doesn’t rent distribution — it owns it. From 50 million users on Rumble to roadside kiosks across LATAM, Ardoino reveals how owning the payment rails has become Tether’s moat — and why it keeps USDT dominant where it matters most.
He also unpacks Tether’s strategy across infrastructure, payments, and AI — showing how the company’s reach extends far beyond stablecoins.
• How Tether built real-world distribution across LATAM and beyond 🌎
• The secret to USDT’s unstoppable network effect
• Strategic partnerships driving Tether’s expansion
• What’s next for financial inclusion through stablecoins
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Paolo Ardoino – CEO, Tether
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From quantum computing risks to Bitcoin on Cardano — and why crypto needs to chill.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) for a deep dive into blockchain’s next era: post-quantum security, cross-chain collaboration, and the future of digital asset governance.
Charles unpacks how quantum breakthroughs could challenge current cryptography, how Cardano plans to integrate Bitcoin, and what true decentralization means amid U.S. regulatory headwinds. He also explores the balance between innovation and realism — and why crypto’s biggest challenge now is learning to slow down and mature.
• Bitcoin on Cardano — why it matters for DeFi
• Quantum threats and the path to post-quantum blockchain
• Governance, digital treasuries, and regulatory adaptation
• The future of cross-chain infrastructure and real-world use
• Why crypto needs patience to reach its full potential
A grounded, thought-provoking conversation with one of crypto’s most visionary founders.
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Charles Hoskinson – Founder, Cardano
🔗 Learn more: @IOHK_Charles | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com
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Eric Tan, Head of International Sales at Silk Development, joins the show to break down why Batumi — Georgia’s coastal gem — is quickly becoming the next frontier for crypto investors and global entrepreneurs.
As the only Asian leading a multinational real estate sales force in the region, Eric shares his perspective on building cross-border investor networks, pioneering crypto-linked property offers, and turning Batumi into a hub where finance, lifestyle, and innovation converge.
He also discusses Silk Development’s vision for sustainable luxury — combining international architecture with local character — and how the firm’s 20-year legacy continues to shape Georgia’s skyline.
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⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Eric Tan’s Journey
02:58 Why Batumi Is the Next Big Play for Investors
06:11 Silk Development’s Global Vision and Strategy
09:47 Real Estate Meets Crypto — The New Investment Model
13:22 Why Georgia Is Emerging as a Financial Safe Haven
17:03 Inside Silk Towers — Design, Lifestyle, and Legacy
21:19 How to Participate and Secure Pre-Sale Offers
24:55 The Future of Crypto-Linked Real Estate
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In this episode, Open Game Protocol (OGP) co-founder and Zynga legend Justin Waldron joins Graham Stone and David Sencil to explain how his team is merging the best of Web2 and Web3 gaming.
By letting developers integrate tokens in minutes instead of months, OGP is redefining game economies — aligning incentives between studios and players, creating shared value, and challenging app store monopolies. Waldron breaks down how open, composable token standards could make game economies interoperable across the entire industry.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Open Game Protocol
03:04 Token Distribution and Game Ecosystems
06:06 Game Developers and User Engagement
08:47 Innovative Advertising in Gaming
12:05 Real-World Applications and Success Stories
15:14 Future of Game Tokens and Ecosystems
18:13 Conclusion and Vision for Open Game Protocol
21:30 Navigating Competition and Market Dynamics
24:10 The Future of Game Tokens and Utility
27:23 Creating Value for Developers and Players
30:42 Disrupting the App Store Monopoly
34:29 Building a Decentralized Distribution Network
39:06 Scaling from Indie to AAA Games
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Ever been misled by glowing online restaurant reviews? 🍽️
Gabriel Hattar, CEO of daGama, is building a fix — a platform that uses blockchain and AI to make online recommendations trustworthy again.
By aligning incentives between users, businesses, and the platform itself, daGama creates verified, reputation-backed reviews that can’t be faked or manipulated.
Join David Sencil as Gabriel breaks down how blockchain can restore authenticity to digital trust systems — from dining apps to e-commerce and beyond.
• Why fake reviews dominate digital platforms
• How daGama uses blockchain for transparency
• AI-powered validation for real user feedback
• Reward mechanisms that align honest behavior
• The future of digital trust and reputation economies
🎙️ Host: David Sencil
💼 Guest: Gabriel Hattar — CEO, daGama
📍 Recorded at: WebX Asia
#daGama #blockchain #AI #reviews #trust #crypto
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🧠 “We’re gonna start seeing strategic compute reserves — like digital oil,” says Dan Wang, CEO of Aethir, the decentralized cloud infrastructure powering the next wave of AI and Web3.
Live from WebX, Dan joins Graham Stone and David Sencil to break down how compute is becoming the world’s next scarce resource — and how Aethir is building the network to democratize it.
• Strategic compute reserves — the “digital oil” of the 2030s
• How gaming is driving mainstream crypto adoption
• Aethir’s enterprise-first model for reliability & scalability
• Tokenomics that reward participation, not speculation
• Why AI and Web3 need each other to grow
• Bridging Web2 infrastructure with decentralized innovation
• How Aethir plans to open access for startups & small businesses
00:00 – The Rise of Strategic Compute Reserves
02:35 – Gaming’s Influence on Crypto Adoption
05:43 – Introducing Aethir: A Decentralized Compute Network
11:03 – Enterprise-Only Model: Ensuring Reliability
14:01 – Tokenomics: Incentivizing Participation
18:41 – Demand-Driven Growth in AI Compute Services
20:04 – Web2 vs. Web3: Bridging the Gap
24:38 – Targeting Small Businesses and Startups
29:10 – Global Demand and Supply Dynamics
36:18 – Democratizing Access to Compute Resources
🎙️ Host(s): Graham Stone & David Sencil
💼 Guest: Dan Wang — CEO, Aethir Cloud
📍 Recorded at: WebX Asia
#AI #Web3 #Aethir #DigitalOil #Compute #Crypto
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What if trading felt like the Olympics — not the stock market? 🏟️
In this high-energy episode, Graham Stone (@_graminitha1) unpacks how WhiteBIT (@WhiteBIT) turned the Barcelona stadium into the stage for a first-of-its-kind experiment: the Crypto Olympics — where traders competed live, in front of a crowd, using real money and real strategies.
From concept to execution, the WhiteBIT team set out to prove that crypto trading can be as thrilling as any sport, with instant stakes, emotional highs, and a roaring audience.
• How WhiteBIT reimagined crypto trading as a live spectator event
• Behind the scenes of the Barcelona Crypto Olympics 🏅
• The challenges of running real trades on a public stage — no demos, no edits
• The future of experiential crypto marketing and community building
• Why emotion and competition could be key to mass crypto adoption
An inside look at how one exchange turned trading into performance — and what that says about the next evolution of crypto engagement.
🎙️ Host: Graham Stone – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: WhiteBIT Team
📍 Location: TOKEN2049 Singapore, Marina Bay Sands Singapore
🔗 Learn more: whitebit.com | @WhiteBIT | @_graminitha1 | bitcoin.com
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The fastest-growing Bitcoin app isn’t built on Bitcoin — it’s built on Solana.
In this episode, Justin Wang (@dappiokeeper) joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to discuss how Zeus Network (@ZeusNetworkHQ) is bridging Bitcoin and Solana — and why this cross-chain future is attracting the next wave of Bitcoiners.
Justin unpacks how Dappio Keeper, powered by Zeus Network, is enabling Bitcoin liquidity to flow across Solana’s high-speed infrastructure — unlocking DeFi use cases that Bitcoin alone can’t yet support. From staking and yield strategies to interoperability breakthroughs, this conversation reveals how developers are rethinking what “building on Bitcoin” really means.
• How Dappio Keeper is becoming the fastest-growing Bitcoin app
• Why it’s built on Solana — and what that means for scalability
• The vision behind Zeus Network and Bitcoin–Solana interoperability
• Cross-chain DeFi: bringing BTC liquidity into new ecosystems
• Bitcoin’s evolving role beyond a store of value
• The next frontier: yield, composability, and Bitcoin-native DeFi
A must-watch for anyone following the Bitcoin–Solana convergence — and the builders turning theory into reality.
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Justin Wang – Founder, Dappio Keeper | Powered by Zeus Network
🔗 Learn more: zeusnetwork.io | @dappiokeeper | @ZeusNetworkHQ | bitcoin.com
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From military discipline to decentralized innovation — George Lennox’s path to crypto is anything but ordinary.
In this episode, George Lennox (@georgelennox_), builder at SideShift AI (@SideShiftAI), joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) and Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) live from WebX Asia (@WebX_Asia) to share how he found purpose in crypto after the Army Reserves — and why he believes SideShift’s swap model represents the future of seamless, trustless exchange.
The conversation dives deep into user experience, regulatory navigation, and real-world crypto utility, as Lennox explains what it takes to build a platform that merges convenience and decentralization — without compromising on principles.
• George Lennox’s journey from Army Reserves to crypto builder
• The origin story and mission of SideShift AI
• How swaps simplify user experience while staying true to DeFi values
• Regulatory gray zones and how builders navigate them
• Real-world crypto adoption: moving beyond speculation
• Data insights: transaction volumes, user demographics, and engagement
• The battle ahead: centralized vs decentralized exchanges
A candid, grounded conversation on why crypto builders matter — and how SideShift AI is bridging the gap between the old and new worlds of finance.
🎙️ Hosts: David Sencil & Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: George Lennox – Builder, SideShift AI
🔗 Learn more: sideshift.ai | @georgelennox_ | @SideShiftAI | bitcoin.com
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While the world rushes ahead, Japan is playing the long game — and it might just pay off. 🇯🇵
In this episode, Levi Hinson from the WebX Asia speaker team joins hosts Graham Stone (@graminitha1) and Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) to unpack why Japan’s careful, regulated approach to crypto could actually be its biggest competitive advantage.
From crypto ETFs and tax reform to the coming merger of TradFi and DeFi, Levi shares insider perspectives on how Japan is building sustainable growth in digital assets — not just hype. The discussion also dives into WebX Asia’s key panels and thought leaders, exploring how Japan is shaping the regional conversation around institutional crypto adoption and regulatory clarity.
• Why Japan’s regulatory “slow lane” may be its smartest move
• How clear tax rules could unlock institutional crypto adoption
• The future of crypto ETFs in Japan 🇯🇵
• Bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi)
• WebX Asia insights: top panels and speakers shaping Japan’s crypto narrative
• Why Japan could become Asia’s most trusted crypto hub
A sharp look at how discipline, regulation, and innovation are intersecting to make Japan one of crypto’s most quietly powerful players.
🎙️ Hosts: Graham Stone & Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Levi Hinson – WebX Asia Speaker Team
🔗 Learn more: webx.asia | @graminitha1 | @FrederickMunawa | bitcoin.com
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