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Abiodun, Mysten Labs CPO — The Paper That Killed Single-CPU Consensus Jun 10, 2026

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Adeniyi Abiodun has been in crypto since 2012, built trading and risk systems at investment banks, and led R&D on Facebook's Project Libra at Meta before co-founding Mysten Labs. So when he says every other L1 has a "skill issue" baked in at architecture time, it's worth listening.David Sencil sits down with Adeniyi at Consensus 2026 to walk through how Sui solved horizontal-scale consensus, why a famous L1 founder said it was impossible, and what comes next — native stablecoins, private payments by default, Walrus storage, and the agentic payment rails Stripe is pricing at a billion TPS.We cover:- Why every other L1 is capped by a single CPU and Moore's Law- The Project Libra story — "way too early" and what survived into Sui- 300ms finality vs Solana's 12 seconds- SuiUSD: $63M in a month and a half, free stablecoin transfers- Protocol-level private stablecoin transactions launching this year- Walrus storage outgrowing Arweave in a year- Why "AI doesn't care about your tribe"Filmed at Consensus 2026.Host: David Sencil🎧 Listen now and follow Bitcoin.com News on Spotify for more conversations with the builders, founders, and innovators shaping the future of crypto, AI, and decentralized technology.

Will AGI Arrive Within 3 Years? Raja Rajamannar on AI, Jobs, and the Future of Commerce Jun 09, 2026

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Could AI agents soon handle purchases, manage finances, and automate entire job functions? According to Raja Rajamannar, that future may be arriving much faster than most people expect.

In this episode, Jamie Redman sits down with Raja Rajamannar, Senior Fellow, Former CMCO, Mastercard and author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Quantum Marketing, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, consumer behavior, and the global economy.

Topics covered include:

• The shift from traditional marketing to Quantum Marketing

• Why AI adoption is accelerating at unprecedented speed

• Which industries and job roles are most vulnerable to automation

• The emergence of AI agents and machine-to-machine commerce

• How AI could redefine brand loyalty and consumer decision-making

• The role stablecoins may play in the future of payments

• Challenges surrounding regulation, privacy, and trust in AI systems

• Raja's prediction for when Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could arrive

As AI continues to transform how we work, spend, and interact with technology, businesses, consumers, and policymakers are facing critical questions about what comes next.

🎧 Follow Bitcoin.com News on Spotify for more conversations on AI, crypto, Web3, and the future of technology.

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Chapters:

00:00 AI's Appeal: Convenience, Comfort & Human Behavior

00:29 Introduction: Raj Rajamannar on Marketing's Future

00:47 Why Traditional Marketing Theory Needed Reinvention

01:46 The Five Paradigms of Marketing Explained

04:38 Why AI Feels Different From Previous Technologies

06:19 AI and the Future of Jobs: Boom or Doom?

08:31 The Problem With "Learning AI Skills"

09:52 AI Agents and Consumer Decision-Making

12:22 Generational Differences in AI Adoption

13:38 How AI Agents Will Transform Marketing

15:51 Machine-to-Machine Marketing Explained

17:21 Will AI Agents Use Crypto and Stablecoins?

17:47 Why Stablecoins Solve Real Financial Problems

19:23 How AI Agents Could Optimize Payments

20:37 Inflation, Stablecoins & Preserving Value

21:47 Regulation, KYC and Autonomous AI Agents

23:24 How Close Are We to AGI?

24:09 Final Thoughts & Outro

BTC Inc Events Head Justin Doochin: 48 Hours to Rewrite Bitcoin 2024 Jun 05, 2026

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What does it take to organize the world's largest Bitcoin conference?In this episode, Justin Doochin, Head of Events at BTC Inc., joins David Sencil at Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas to share an inside look at how Bitcoin conferences are built—from year-long planning cycles to last-minute pivots that reshape the entire event.

Justin recounts the extraordinary 48-hour scramble that transformed Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville after an assassination attempt altered the political landscape, ultimately leading to Donald Trump becoming the first sitting or future U.S. president to address a Bitcoin audience.

Topics discussed include:

- The 48-hour reorganization of Bitcoin 2024 Nashville

- How 60 full-time BTC Inc. team members spend an entire year preparing each conference

- What happened when the Secret Service invalidated eight months of event planning overnight

- The reality behind viral photos and misconceptions about attendance at Bitcoin 2026

- Key differences between Bitcoin conferences in Asia and the United States- Why BTC Inc. secured a multi-year commitment to Las Vegas while preparing for Nashville 2027- Metaplanet, Bitcoin Asia 2026, and the growing influence of Asian Bitcoin markets

- Why in-person events are becoming more valuable in an AI-driven world

- How BTC Inc. views side events as a feature—not a threat—to the main conference experienceRecorded at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas for Bitcoin.com News.

Learn more:

- Bitcoin Conference: https://b.tc/conference

- The Bitcoin Conference on X: https://x.com/TheBitcoinConf

- Justin Doochin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justindoochin

Host: David Sencil

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to BTC Inc. and Event Planning

02:51 Transition from Marketing to Events

05:55 The Bitcoin Conference Experience

09:04 Nashville: A New Venue for the Bitcoin Conference

12:13 Comparing Bitcoin Conferences: America vs. Asia

14:46 The Importance of Human Connection in Events

17:59 Planning a Major World Conference

21:02 The Role of Side Events in Conferences

Eric Trump: Inside American Bitcoin, Trump's Crypto Vision & the Race to Become a Bitcoin Superpower Jun 03, 2026

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In this exclusive Consensus 2026 Miami interview, Eric Trump joins David Sencil for a wide-ranging discussion on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency adoption, Bitcoin mining, AI infrastructure, energy policy, institutional investment, Bitcoin ETFs, regulation, and the future of digital finance in America.

Eric shares his perspective on the rapid growth of American Bitcoin, the increasing role of Wall Street and institutional investors in Bitcoin, and why Bitcoin mining is becoming a strategically important industry connected to energy production, technological innovation, and national security.

The conversation also explores:

- The future of Bitcoin mining in the United States

- How Bitcoin ETFs are accelerating mainstream adoption

- The intersection of AI, data centers, and energy infrastructure

- Why nations are competing for Bitcoin hash rate and digital asset leadership

- Corporate treasury adoption of Bitcoin

- Regulatory developments shaping the crypto industry

- America's opportunity to become the world's leading Bitcoin superpower

Whether you're a Bitcoin enthusiast, investor, entrepreneur, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of money, this episode offers valuable insights into the forces shaping the next era of finance and technology.

🎙️ Guest: Eric Trump
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin

🎤 Host: David Sencil

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Chapters:00:00 The State of Bitcoin Mining in America10:05 America's Role in Global Cryptocurrency Leadership19:56 Challenges and Opportunities in Bitcoin Mining29:06 The Future of American Bitcoin and Industry Growth

Fan, Trust Wallet CEO — 200M Users, #3 in Bitcoin Volume, and Inscriptions OGs Won't Like Jun 02, 2026

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Felix Fan runs Trust Wallet — 200 million users and, per his own numbers, the third-largest self-custodial wallet by Bitcoin transaction volume. At Consensus 2026 he sits down with David Sencil to drop the stats, the controversies, and the roadmap.

The tension Felix is honest about: shipping innovations on Bitcoin — like inscriptions — that Bitcoin OGs don't love. The Trust Wallet bet is that the next 100M users care more about features than purity, while still wanting self-custody. He also gets specific about what's NOT shipped yet: private swap, private transfer, and Zcash support are all built but waiting on legal frameworks.

We cover:

- The 200M-user and #3 Bitcoin volume claim

- Inscriptions on Bitcoin and the OG debate

- Gasless stablecoin transfers via RPC-level sponsorship

- Trust Wallet's agent kit for AI on-chain

- Perps, prediction markets, and the regulatory wall on privacy

Filmed at Consensus 2026.Host: David Sencil

Sarah Knafo: Why a French MEP Is Fighting for Bitcoin Inside the EU May 28, 2026

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Bank accounts frozen. Bitcoin entrepreneurs kidnapped. A digital euro that could track how you spend money.French MEP Sarah Knafo joins Bitcoin.com News to discuss Bitcoin, financial freedom, banking censorship, the digital euro, and Europe’s growing economic and political challenges.Recorded at Paris Blockchain Week, Knafo explains why she defended Bitcoin inside the European Parliament, how frozen bank accounts changed her view on money, and why she believes Europe risks becoming a “digital colony” dependent on US infrastructure.We also discuss:• Bitcoin and monetary sovereignty• The dangers of the digital euro• Banking censorship and frozen accounts• Stablecoins and dollar dominance• Rising wrench attacks targeting Bitcoin entrepreneurs in Paris• Why French innovators are leaving for Dubai and Singapore“If you control the money, you control the people.”Follow BitcoinNews on Spotify for more Bitcoin, crypto, and macro interviews.

White House Crypto Chief Patrick Witt on Bitcoin & U.S. Crypto Policy May 27, 2026

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What is the future of Bitcoin and crypto regulation in the United States?In this exclusive conversation recorded at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, Patrick Witt — Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council — joins David Sencil to discuss America’s evolving crypto strategy and the government’s approach to digital assets.The discussion explores:• The Clarity Act and its impact on the crypto industry• Bitcoin as a strategic national asset• U.S. crypto regulation and tax reform• Coordination between regulatory agencies• America’s race to lead global blockchain innovation• The future of Bitcoin policy under the White House Crypto CouncilChapters:00:00 The Vision for America's Innovation Leadership02:48 Establishing the White House Crypto Council06:08 Navigating Regulatory Frameworks for Crypto08:32 The Importance of the Genius Act12:21 Bipartisan Challenges in Crypto Legislation15:09 Collaboration Among Regulatory Agencies18:11 Global Implications of U.S. Crypto Policy20:52 Striking the Right Regulatory Balance23:50 The Future of Crypto Legislation27:05 The Role of the Executive Order30:03 Strategic Asset Management and Bitcoin32:59 Commitment to the Crypto IndustryThis episode offers an inside look at how policymakers are shaping the future of Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and digital asset adoption in the United States.🎧 Listen now and follow for more exclusive interviews, Bitcoin insights, and conversations with leaders shaping the future of crypto.

TXMC on Bitcoin, the Death of the American Dream, Pax Americana & the Future of the Dollar System May 25, 2026

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🎙️ Is the American Dream collapsing while financial markets keep soaring?

In this episode, TXMC joins host Alex Richardson for a deep discussion on macroeconomics, Bitcoin, geopolitics, and the future of the global financial system.

They explore:

🔹 The decline of the American Dream

🔹 Why markets rise while everyday people struggle

🔹 The weakening of Pax Americana

🔹 The future of the U.S. dollar system

🔹 Bitcoin’s role in a changing world order

🔹 Why many altcoins may never recover

A wide-ranging conversation on money, power, inflation, Bitcoin, and the economic shifts reshaping the world today.

🎧 Listen now and follow for more conversations on Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and the future of finance.

Is Crypto Near the Bottom? Bitcoin, Hyperliquid, and the Self-Custody Crisis May 22, 2026

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In this episode of Token Narratives, Graham Stone, Alex Richardson, and David Sencil break down a market that still looks shaky on the surface but may be getting closer to a major turning point. They debate whether Bitcoin has more downside ahead, why some cycle indicators still point to a later bottom, and why others are turning more bullish despite ugly macro conditions.The conversation also dives into Hyperliquid: its deal with Circle, whether regulation could eventually crush its edge, and what happens if traditional finance finally moves in on the perpetuals market. They unpack the bigger question of whether Hyperliquid can build a moat before the old system fully wakes up.They also cover one of the darkest themes in crypto right now: the growing physical security risk around self-custody. From bodyguards at conferences to wrench-attack fears and real-world theft tactics, the episode explores whether “not your keys, not your coins” is running into a brutal real-world limit.A wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, macro, AI-driven markets, Hyperliquid, security, and the narratives shaping crypto right now.00:50 - Welcome Back and Market Overview02:13 - Crypto Market Analysis03:39 - Glassnode Chart Explanation04:51 - Cycle Length Chart Discussion06:12 - Inflation and Rate Cuts07:43 - Stock Market and Fed Transitions09:10 - Bullish Sentiments and AI Impact12:07 - Crypto and CapEx Spending13:44 - Future of Bitcoin and Crypto23:26 - Hyper Liquid and USDC Partnership27:17 - Regulation and Hyper Liquid's Future33:29 - Hyper Liquid Market Cap Surge33:50 - Crypto Security Concerns41:27 - Conclusion and Wrap-Up

Campbell, Ex-Paxos Risk Lead — The Bank Lobby Is Sabotaging Itself May 21, 2026

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Austin Campbell ran roughly $23 billion in USDP and BUSD reserves at Paxos. Before that he was a fixed income trader running major funding desks at the banks. Today he's a Professor at NYU Stern and founder of Zero Knowledge advisory. So when he says the U.S. bank policy lobby is sabotaging itself, the mechanics matter.David Sencil sits down with Austin at Consensus 2026 for a dense, opinionated tour through what stablecoins actually do to bank deposits, why GENIUS Act implementation may bite crypto in unexpected ways, why he's bearish on CLARITY, and why Aave in its current form can't survive the nation-state security era.We cover:- The Paxos vs Circle SVB "craftsmanship" gap- The mechanical case that stablecoins don't cause deposit flight- Reshoring the eurodollar market into U.S. banks- GENIUS Act and the yield compromise- The decentralization / smart contracts / RWAs trilemma- Aave on Ethereum and nation-state attackersFilmed at Consensus 2026.Host: David Sencil🚨 The banking lobby may be fighting the wrong battle. Hear Austin Campbell explain why — now streaming on Spotify.

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