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Why users don’t mind a bit of centralization Nov 10, 2025

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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

05:59 Understanding Prime Brokerage in Crypto

09:05 Capital Efficiency and DeFi Challenges

12:05 Institutional Clients and Digital Asset Treasuries

14:49 Risk Management in Digital Asset Treasuries

17:57 Market Predictions and Future of Bitcoin

21:12 Exciting Projects in the Crypto Space

#crypto #bitcoin #market

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Crypto crime is evolving fast Nov 08, 2025

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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 Prevention22:15 The Ongoing Threat of Crypto Hacks24:06 Using Data for Investment Insights26:35 AI in Crime Detection27:03 Scams: A Global Perspective28:54 The Shift from Drugs to Scams in Crypto Crime30:28 The Role of Blockchain Analytics32:40 Collaboration Against Crypto Crime33:02 The Rise of Crypto Intelligence Firms34:34 Proactive Measures Against Scams36:08 Terrorism and Crypto: A Misunderstood Connection38:35 Legal Precedents in Crypto Regulation44:02 The Tension Between Privacy and Crime Prevention#cryptoregulations #crypto #AI Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

From Wall Street trader to Web3 builder Nov 07, 2025

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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 Challenges in Adoption and Cultural Dynamics20:11 Future of Blockchain: Consensus and Execution24:51 Business Models in Web3#Web3 #crypto #blockchain Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Why is Korea one of the most unique crypto markets in the world? 🇰🇷 Nov 06, 2025

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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 Current Regulatory Landscape in Korea

23:02 The Role of Korean Conglomerates in Crypto

26:19 The Future of Korean Stablecoins

29:40 Concerns Over Dollar Dominance

31:52 Looking Ahead: Themes for Korean Blockchain Week

#Korea #crypto #stablecoins

Most miners sell Bitcoin Nov 05, 2025

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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 Bitcoin's Future and DeFi Opportunities

11:57 Investor Profiles and Market Dynamics

14:47 Global Expansion and Market Competitiveness

18:00 Regulatory Landscape and Energy Policies

20:54 Environmental Considerations in Bitcoin Mining

#Bitcoin #Bitcoinmining #crypto

Crypto Moves Fast — Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly on Adapting, Investing, and the Future of Web3 Nov 04, 2025

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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 Financial Transactions — Jeff Feng, Co-Founder of Sei Labs on Building the Home for Digital Assets Nov 03, 2025

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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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Surviving Bitcoin Bear Markets — Cynthia Wu, Co-Founder of Matrixport on Building Asia’s Crypto Future Nov 02, 2025

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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 — Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins on Abstract Chain & The Future of Web3 Communities Nov 01, 2025

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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 Wall Street to Solana — Thomas Uhm, CCO of Jito Foundation on Liquid Staking & DeFi Innovation Oct 31, 2025

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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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