Bitcoin.com News Interviews

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Alexandra Kolossov, CMO of Wallex Custody | Bitcoin, Digital Asset Security & Bridging Traditional Banking with Blockchain | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 19, 2021

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Alexandra Kolossov, Chief Marketing Officer of Wallex Custody, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the global financial system through secure digital asset custody and next-generation fintech solutions.

Wallex Custody provides fiat and cryptocurrency asset management, connecting traditional banking with the blockchain economy. Alexandra explains how Wallex is addressing institutional needs for compliance, transparency, and digital security, while enabling businesses and investors to safely manage Bitcoin and crypto assets at scale.

💡 In this episode:
• How Wallex Custody secures Bitcoin and digital assets for institutions
• Bridging traditional finance and blockchain innovation
• The importance of compliance, security, and trust in crypto custody
• How Bitcoin drives fintech transformation and cross-border access
• Alexandra Kolossov’s perspective on digital asset growth and adoption

🎧 A thought-provoking conversation on Bitcoin’s role in modern finance, secure custody solutions, and how blockchain bridges legacy systems with the decentralized future.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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Steven Pu, Founder of Taraxa.io | Bitcoin, Blockchain Transparency & Tracking Real-World Transactions on the Ledger | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 16, 2021

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Steven Pu, Founder of Taraxa.io | Bitcoin, Blockchain Transparency & Tracking Real-World Transactions on the Ledger | Bitcoin.com Interviews

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Steven Pu, founder and CEO of Taraxa.io, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how blockchain and Bitcoin-inspired transparency can bring accountability to real-world business operations through decentralized technology.

Taraxa is a purpose-built, scalable public ledger designed to track and verify informal transactions — reducing confusion, disputes, and inefficiencies across industries. Steven explains how Taraxa’s blockchain infrastructure bridges the gap between Bitcoin’s trustless model and the complex realities of business data, creating a new paradigm for operational integrity and auditability.

💡 In this episode:
• How Taraxa uses blockchain to bring transparency to informal transactions
• The connection between Bitcoin’s immutability and enterprise accountability
• How decentralized ledgers reduce disputes and enhance business trust
• Steven Pu’s vision for integrating blockchain into real-world operations
• The role of scalability and efficiency in next-generation blockchain design

🎧 A forward-looking discussion about Bitcoin’s influence on blockchain transparency, enterprise innovation, and the rise of real-world decentralized applications.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Episode Partner: Taraxa.io – A fast, scalable public ledger designed to track informal transactions, enhance trust, and minimize business disputes through blockchain technology.

Danish Chaudhry, CEO of Bitcoin.com Exchange | Bitcoin, Market Growth & Expanding Global Crypto Accessibility | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 09, 2021

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Danish Chaudhry, CEO of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, returns to Bitcoin.com Interviews with Dustin Plantholt to share updates on the platform’s expansion, the evolving Bitcoin trading landscape, and how global accessibility remains central to Bitcoin.com’s mission.

As one of the key figures shaping the exchange ecosystem, Danish discusses how Bitcoin and blockchain innovation are fueling mainstream adoption, driving liquidity, and empowering individuals to participate in the decentralized financial revolution. He also dives into the importance of security, transparency, and education in building trust within the crypto markets.

💡 In this episode:
• How Bitcoin.com Exchange continues to scale global crypto access
• Danish Chaudhry’s insights on Bitcoin market trends and adoption growth
• The evolving role of exchanges in the decentralized finance ecosystem
• Why Bitcoin remains the foundation of the digital asset economy
• Building trust, education, and inclusion through blockchain technology

🎧 A deep dive into Bitcoin market dynamics, crypto adoption, and how Bitcoin.com is simplifying access to the decentralized financial future.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
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Valeria Kholostenko, Founder of Polkadot DeFi Alliance | Bitcoin, Polkadot & Accelerating the Future of Decentralized Finance | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 04, 2021

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Valeria Kholostenko, founder of the Polkadot DeFi Alliance, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin, Polkadot, and decentralized finance (DeFi) are shaping the next evolution of blockchain ecosystems.

The Polkadot DeFi Alliance is dedicated to uniting innovators, developers, and investors to advance cross-chain interoperability and accelerate DeFi adoption across the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot ecosystems. Valeria shares her vision for empowering users through decentralization, collaboration, and open-source development — key principles rooted in Bitcoin’s legacy of financial freedom.

💡 In this episode:
• How the Polkadot DeFi Alliance is driving multi-chain DeFi innovation
• The influence of Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos on modern blockchain networks
• The importance of interoperability in connecting Bitcoin, Polkadot, and Ethereum
• Valeria Kholostenko’s insights on DeFi growth, governance, and user empowerment
• The future of Web3 finance and global blockchain collaboration

🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in Bitcoin’s role in the multi-chain DeFi revolution and the emerging alliances that are transforming decentralized finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
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Danish Chaudhry, CEO of Bitcoin.com Exchange | Bitcoin Trading, Blockchain Innovation & The Future of Global Crypto Markets | Bitcoin.com Interviews Feb 26, 2021

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Danish Chaudhry, CEO of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss the growth of Bitcoin trading, the rise of digital asset markets, and how Bitcoin.com is helping make cryptocurrency accessible to users worldwide.

Under Danish’s leadership, the Bitcoin.com Exchange has become a trusted global hub for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, and Litecoin trading — combining institutional-grade security with an easy-to-use platform for all levels of traders. He shares insights into blockchain innovation, crypto regulation, and Bitcoin’s ongoing role as the foundation of the digital economy.

💡 In this episode:
• The mission behind Bitcoin.com Exchange and its global expansion
• Why Bitcoin remains the anchor of the crypto ecosystem
• Market insights from Danish Chaudhry on trading trends and adoption
• The importance of transparency, education, and accessibility in crypto
• How Bitcoin.com is bridging traditional finance and decentralized markets

🎧 A powerful conversation on Bitcoin’s evolution, crypto exchange innovation, and how blockchain is shaping the future of global financial inclusion.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
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Eric Chen, CEO of Injective | Bitcoin, DeFi Derivatives & Building the Future of Decentralized Trading | Bitcoin.com Interviews Feb 18, 2021

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Eric Chen, CEO and co-founder of Injective, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) are redefining trading through on-chain derivatives, interoperability, and cross-chain liquidity.

Injective is a decentralized exchange protocol that enables fully on-chain trading of derivatives, spot markets, and synthetic assets — all powered by blockchain technology. Eric shares how Injective integrates Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cosmos ecosystems, creating a permissionless, transparent financial network that rivals traditional markets while maintaining the decentralization that Bitcoin pioneered.

💡 In this episode:
• How Injective enables decentralized trading and Bitcoin integration
• The role of DeFi derivatives in the next wave of blockchain finance
• Building cross-chain liquidity and interoperability across ecosystems
• Eric Chen’s vision for decentralized markets and transparent finance
• Why Bitcoin’s principles remain at the core of DeFi innovation

🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on decentralized trading, DeFi infrastructure, and the evolution of global finance through open blockchain networks.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets globally.
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Simone Mazzuca, Founder of Wallex Custody | Bitcoin, Digital Banking & Bridging Traditional Finance with Blockchain | Bitcoin.com Interviews Feb 15, 2021

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Simone Mazzuca, founder and CEO of Wallex Custody, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are transforming global finance by bridging the gap between traditional banking and digital asset custody.

Wallex Custody offers a complete suite of fiat and crypto asset management solutions, including custody, OTC trading, and tokenized asset operations. By providing secure, compliant, and innovative fintech infrastructure, Wallex helps businesses, brokers, and enterprises transition seamlessly into the digital economy — where Bitcoin and blockchain enable efficiency, transparency, and trust.

💡 In this episode:
• How Wallex Custody connects traditional and digital financial systems
• The importance of Bitcoin in building trust across global fintech
• How blockchain enhances security, transparency, and cross-border payments
• Simone Mazzuca’s vision for regulated digital asset management
• The evolution of crypto banking and institutional blockchain adoption

🎧 A strategic look at how Bitcoin, fintech, and blockchain infrastructure are reshaping finance for a decentralized, borderless economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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Gene Simmons, Musician & Entrepreneur | Bitcoin, Crypto Investing & Rocking the Future of Finance | Bitcoin.com Interviews Feb 11, 2021

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Gene Simmons, legendary musician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of KISS, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to talk about his journey into Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investing, and why he believes blockchain is shaping the future of money and personal freedom.

A long-time advocate for innovation and independence, Gene shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as digital gold, the importance of financial education, and how blockchain empowers individuals to take control of their wealth. Blending rock-star energy with investor insight, he opens up about his crypto portfolio, risk philosophy, and what excites him most about the Web3 revolution.

💡 In this episode:
• Gene Simmons on why Bitcoin represents financial empowerment
• How crypto and blockchain are transforming the global economy
• The mindset behind investing, risk, and long-term conviction
• What artists and entrepreneurs can learn from Bitcoin’s rise
• The intersection of culture, technology, and decentralized finance

🎧 A dynamic and entertaining conversation on Bitcoin, blockchain, and financial freedom, featuring one of pop culture’s most iconic voices.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets globally.
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Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay | Bitcoin, Crypto Payments & Powering Global Web3 Adoption | Bitcoin.com Interviews Feb 04, 2021

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Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and co-founder of MoonPay, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain payments are driving the next wave of Web3 adoption and transforming how the world interacts with digital assets.

MoonPay has become one of the leading crypto payment infrastructure platforms, enabling seamless buying and selling of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of digital currencies with traditional payment methods. Ivan shares insights into how MoonPay is helping bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized systems — making Bitcoin and crypto ownership simple, fast, and accessible for millions.

💡 In this episode:
• How MoonPay simplifies crypto onboarding and Bitcoin transactions
• The role of payment infrastructure in global Web3 adoption
• Ivan Soto-Wright’s vision for mainstream Bitcoin and blockchain integration
• How MoonPay partners with major brands to expand crypto accessibility
• The future of Bitcoin payments, NFTs, and digital identity in Web3

🎧 A forward-thinking conversation about Bitcoin adoption, crypto payments, and financial inclusion, featuring one of the key builders shaping blockchain’s real-world utility.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets globally.
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Arabian Prince & Sir Mix-A-Lot | Bitcoin, Blockchain & The Future of Music in the Web3 Revolution | Bitcoin.com Interviews Feb 01, 2021

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Arabian Prince (founding member of N.W.A.) and Sir Mix-A-Lot, Grammy Award–winning musician and entrepreneur, join Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin, blockchain, and Web3 technology are transforming the music industry — giving artists more control, ownership, and creative freedom than ever before.

Together, they discuss how decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and smart contracts can create new revenue models for musicians, empowering artists to connect directly with fans without intermediaries. Drawing on decades of experience in both entertainment and tech, Arabian Prince and Sir Mix-A-Lot explain how Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos aligns perfectly with the future of music and creator economies.

💡 In this episode:
• How Bitcoin and blockchain technology empower independent artists
• The rise of NFTs and on-chain music royalties in Web3
• Insights from Arabian Prince and Sir Mix-A-Lot on creative ownership and innovation
• The role of decentralization in reshaping global entertainment
• Why blockchain transparency matters for the next generation of musicians

🎧 A powerful conversation at the intersection of Bitcoin, creativity, and technology, featuring two cultural icons pioneering the next wave of blockchain-driven music innovation.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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