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Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink | DeFi, TradFi On-Chain & Why the Crypto Industry Is Only 2% Built | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Jun 14, 2025

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Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore how cross-chain DeFi, data oracles, and institutional blockchain adoption are shaping the next era of crypto innovation.

In this exclusive conversation, Nazarov breaks down the accelerating convergence of DeFi and TradFi, revealing why global financial giants like J.P. Morgan, Fidelity, and UBS are moving on-chain — and how Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure is powering that transformation.

He also shares why, despite over a decade of progress, the crypto industry is still only 2% built, outlining what’s needed to achieve full-scale interoperability and bring trillions of dollars in traditional assets into the decentralized economy.

• How Chainlink enables secure, cross-chain DeFi and real-world data integration
• Why institutions like J.P. Morgan and Fidelity are adopting on-chain infrastructure
• The critical role of oracles in connecting TradFi to blockchain networks
• Why the crypto industry is still early — and what “the other 98%” will look like
• The future of interoperability, tokenized assets, and on-chain economies

A must-listen for developers, investors, and innovators exploring how Chainlink’s oracle network is bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized systems, unlocking the next phase of blockchain growth.

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Sergey Nazarov – Co-Founder of Chainlink
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | chain.link

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Vakhtang Abrahamyan, CEO of Fastex | From Central Bank Regulator to Web3 Leader Driving Global Crypto Expansion | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Jun 13, 2025

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Vakhtang Abrahamyan, CEO of Fastex, joins Bitcoin.com News Lead David Sencil (@_dsencil) to share his remarkable journey from over 25 years in central banking and financial regulation to leading one of the fastest-growing Web3 ecosystems.

In this in-depth conversation, Abrahamyan reveals how his experience as a former EU regulator shaped his approach to crypto governance, compliance, and innovation. He discusses Fastex’s global strategy — expanding from the EU and UAE to the US — and how the company is positioning itself at the intersection of real-world asset tokenization (RWAs), exchange security, and digital finance.

With firsthand insights into both the traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto-native worlds, Abrahamyan explains how Fastex is creating trusted digital infrastructure for global adoption — while maintaining a strong focus on transparency, security, and regulatory clarity.

• How Vakhtang Abrahamyan transitioned from central banking to crypto leadership
• Fastex’s roadmap for expansion across the EU, UAE, and US markets
• Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and its long-term potential
• Lessons learned from centralized exchange (CEX) security breaches
• How Fastex approaches cybersecurity and user protection
• The path toward regulatory clarity in the US and global crypto markets

A must-listen for professionals exploring how financial regulation, blockchain innovation, and global expansion strategies converge to shape the future of Web3.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Vakhtang Abrahamyan – CEO of Fastex
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | fastex.com

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Inside Crypto Brokerage Tech | B2Broker’s Arthur Azizov & John Murillo on Liquidity, Trading, and Fintech Innovation Jun 11, 2025

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How does next-generation crypto brokerage technology power the global trading ecosystem?

In this episode, Arthur Azizov, CEO, and John Murillo, CDO of B2Broker, join Bitcoin.com News to discuss how their fintech powerhouse is transforming the way brokers, exchanges, and hedge funds access liquidity, trading infrastructure, and payment solutions across global markets.

Founded in 2014, B2Broker has built a reputation as one of the most trusted solution providers in the digital asset industry, with hubs in London, Limassol, Hong Kong, and Dubai — serving financial institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Azizov and Murillo unpack how deep liquidity, scalable technology, and an ecosystem-driven model enable institutions to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and tap into new revenue streams in a fast-evolving fintech landscape.

🚀 In this episode:

How B2Broker delivers deep liquidity and trading technology
Building institutional-grade infrastructure for crypto and FX
Insights from nearly a decade of fintech innovation
Scaling across 11 countries with a unified solutions network
What’s next for crypto brokerage and fintech globalization

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News
📍 Guests: Arthur Azizov, CEO, and John Murillo, CDO at B2Broker
🔗 Learn more: b2broker.com | bitcoin.com

Tezos Co-Founder Arthur Breitman on Uranium, Real-World Assets & Crypto Culture Wars | Consensus 2025 Jun 11, 2025

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Why is uranium the hottest real-world asset on the blockchain?

At Consensus 2025 Toronto, Arthur Breitman, Co-Founder of Tezos, joins Bitcoin.com’s Frederick Munawa to unpack the intersection of tokenized commodities, crypto culture, and the evolving Web3 landscape.

From Uranium.io’s mission to tokenize uranium and other tangible assets, to Tezos’ self-amending ledger and its enduring philosophy of decentralization, Breitman shares sharp insights on the “Ethereum killer” myth, NFT innovation, and the cultural rifts shaping the future of crypto.

This is a bold, fast-moving conversation about real-world assets (RWAs), ideology, and the next frontier of blockchain utility.

🚀 In this episode:

Uranium.io and the tokenization of real assets
How Tezos’ self-amending ledger drives innovation
The “Ethereum killer” myth — revisited
Inside crypto’s culture wars
NFTs, DeFi, art, and the evolution of gaming on-chain

🎙️ Host: Frederick Munawa, Bitcoin.com News
📍 Guest: Arthur Breitman, Co-Founder of Tezos
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Launching a Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq | Stephen McClurg on Regulation, TradFi & the Future of BTC Jun 10, 2025

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What does it really take to launch a Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq?

In this episode, Stephen McClurg, CIO at Canary Funds, joins Bitcoin.com News to unpack the complex process behind bringing Bitcoin into traditional finance — from SEC filings and S-1 approvals to navigating the evolving landscape of spot ETFs.

McClurg shares insider insights from the front lines of crypto’s institutional adoption, explaining why Bitcoin made sense at EA, how the ETF structure opens doors for mainstream investors, and what’s next for BTC as it cements its place in global markets.

🚀 In this episode:

The step-by-step grind of launching a Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq
How regulation and TradFi are evolving around crypto
Why Bitcoin fits the ETF model
The road ahead for BTC, institutions, and investors

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News
📍 Guest: Stephen McClurg, CIO at Canary Funds
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com

The Smartphone That Mines Money | Peter Huang on XForge and the Web3 Mobile Revolution May 21, 2025

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What if your phone could earn crypto while you use it?

In this exclusive episode, Peter Huang, Co-Founder of XForge, joins Bitcoin.com News Lead David Sencil to explore how a $200 smartphone is redefining the intersection of mobile technology and Web3.

Built for a decentralized future, XForge turns every user into a network participant — rewarding them for activity, connectivity, and engagement. Backed by leading crypto investors, the device brings blockchain rewards and ownership to the palms of everyday users, even those outside the crypto space.

Huang reveals how XForge is onboarding a new generation of users — with 30% of buyers being non-crypto natives — and why this innovation could be the breakthrough that takes Web3 mainstream across Southeast Asia, Europe, and beyond.

🚀 In this episode:

How XForge transforms smartphones into crypto-mining devices
Why 30% of users are new to crypto
The $200 model that pays you to use it
Web3’s role in global mobile adoption
How decentralized infrastructure powers everyday rewards

🎙️ Host: David Sencil, Bitcoin.com News
📍 Guest: Peter Huang, Co-Founder of XForge
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | Follow @_dsencil on X

EVM on TON | Marco Monaco on TAC, Interoperability & the Next Wave of Web3 Adoption May 09, 2025

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What happens when Ethereum meets TON’s 1-billion-user ecosystem?

In this episode, Marco Monaco, Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC, joins Bitcoin.com News to discuss how TAC is building a purpose-built blockchain that lets EVM dApps tap directly into the TON and Telegram ecosystems.

Powered by Cosmos SDK and integrated with Babylon’s Bitcoin Security Network, TAC enables seamless deployment of Ethereum dApps on TON — bringing EVM functionality, liquidity, and real consumer access to a massive Web3 audience.

Monaco shares how TAC’s $370 million Summoning Campaign bootstrapped liquidity, outlines the phased mainnet rollout, and explains why interoperability is the key to unlocking mainstream crypto adoption. With deep experience across Linea, Metamask, and Infura, he reveals how TAC bridges developers, liquidity, and users across chains.

🚀 In this episode:

Bringing Ethereum dApps to TON’s 1B+ user base
How TAC uses Cosmos SDK and Babylon for security
Insights from the $370M Summoning Campaign
Why interoperability drives the next wave of Web3 adoption
Marco’s journey from Consensys and Linea to building TAC

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News
📍 Guest: Marco Monaco, Co-Founder & Growth Lead at TAC
🔗 Learn more: tac.build | Follow on X | bitcoin.com

Bridging Bitcoin to DeFi | MacLane Wilkison on tBTC, Threshold Network & the Next Era of Bitcoin Utility May 07, 2025

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Can Bitcoin truly thrive in DeFi — without giving up its core values of security and decentralization?

In this deep-dive interview, MacLane Wilkison, CEO of tLabs and co-founder of Threshold Network, joins Bitcoin.com to unpack how tBTC, the first fully permissionless Bitcoin bridge, is unlocking powerful new opportunities for BTC holders.

Unlike centralized solutions such as wBTC, tBTC uses a decentralized network of signers to hold Bitcoin securely while enabling users to earn yield, trade, and participate across DeFi ecosystems like Ethereum, Solana, and emerging Bitcoin Layer-2 networks.

Wilkison reveals how Threshold’s renewed focus on tBTC — and the end of T token inflation — has made the network profitable through bridge fee revenues, aligning token value directly with adoption.

From BitVM2’s potential to enhance Bitcoin bridges to Threshold’s mission of keeping Bitcoin open, sovereign, and productive, this conversation explores the cutting edge of where Bitcoin meets DeFi.

🚀 In this episode:

The real path to bringing Bitcoin into DeFi securely
How tBTC challenges custodial models like wBTC
Why Threshold Network is betting on cross-chain liquidity
The rise of Bitcoin Layer-2 ecosystems
What’s next for BTC yield, interoperability, and decentralization

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News
📍 Guest: MacLane Wilkison, CEO of tLabs & Co-Founder of Threshold Network
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com

Jordi Alexander, CEO of Selini Capital | Meme Coins, Market Makers, and the Rise of AI in Crypto | Bitcoin.com News Podcast May 05, 2025

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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-hosts the Steady Lads Podcast — shares his insights into liquidity dynamics, regulatory challenges, and the strategies that differentiate professional trading firms from speculative traders.

💡 In this episode:
• How Selini Capital drives efficiency and liquidity across crypto markets
• The rise and risks of meme coins in today’s market cycle
• The evolving role of market makers and high-frequency trading in DeFi
• Why AI and algorithmic models are key to the next wave of innovation
• Thoughts on regulation, transparency, and long-term stability in crypto
• Jordi’s outlook for 2025 and beyond

🎧 A sharp and insightful discussion that bridges professional trading, DeFi mechanics, and the human psychology driving Bitcoin and altcoin markets.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Jordi Alexander – Selini Capital – CEO, market strategist, and co-host of Steady Lads Podcast.
🔗 Learn more at Bitcoin.com

Frank Cheng, Founder of Apeiron | Building the $APRS & $ANIMA Ecosystem and Redefining Hybrid Web3 Gaming | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Apr 30, 2025

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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.

From his transition out of management consulting to leading a major gaming studio, Frank shares his journey, the lessons learned from earlier token models, and the vision of Apeiron as a full multimedia franchise, bridging Web2 and Web3 gamers in a single immersive experience.

💡 In this episode:
• The story behind Apeiron and its groundbreaking hybrid RTS model
• How the $APRS and $ANIMA tokens power the ecosystem
• Leveraging AI to enhance storytelling and player experience
• Why onboarding Web2 gamers is essential for mainstream adoption
• Lessons from early tokenomics and sustainable play-to-earn design
• How Apeiron lowers barriers to entry — no upfront investment needed

🎮 Whether you’re a gamer, builder, or investor, this episode dives deep into how Web3 gaming can achieve mass adoption through innovation, fun, and accessibility.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Frank Cheng – ApeironNFT – Founder & CEO, leading the charge in AI-enhanced Web3 gaming and hybrid play-to-earn ecosystems.
🔗 Learn more at Bitcoin.com

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