Bitcoin.com News Interviews

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Can Bitcoin Cash Handle 5 Million Transactions a Day? Amazon Discounts & Mt. Gox Hack Update – with Roger Ver Jul 07, 2018

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Roger Ver and the Bitcoin.com team explore a packed week of Bitcoin Cash and crypto adoption news — from scaling breakthroughs to everyday use cases.

💡 In this episode:
• Can Bitcoin Cash scale to five million transactions per day, and what does it mean for global payments?
• How to use Purse.io for Amazon discounts when paying with cryptocurrency
• The latest on GitCash, HandCash, and new wallet innovations
• An update on the Mt. Gox hack and lessons for Bitcoin security
• Line Messenger’s crypto integration and Bitcoin Cash payments in Asia
• Ross Ulbricht’s case update and a look at freedom in digital economies
• Highlights from Roger Ver’s debate in Korea with a Blockstream supporter

🎧 A deep dive into how Bitcoin Cash, self-custody wallets, and peer-to-peer payments continue to push Bitcoin’s mission of economic freedom forward.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
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Roger Ver on the Lightning Network Debate with Tone Vays & Bitcoin Cash Football Launch – Featuring Alfonso Rocha Jul 06, 2018

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Roger Ver and Alfonso Rocha, lead developer of the Bitcoin.com Wallet, dive into the latest discussions around Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and the Lightning Network.

⚡ In this episode:
• Can the Lightning Network scale before we get flying cars?
• Highlights from the Tone Vays vs. Chris Pacia debate at Porcfest
• The launch of Bitcoin Cash Football and new community projects
• What’s next for Bitcoin.com Wallet development and usability

🎧 A lively mix of news, humour, and technical insight from pioneers shaping Bitcoin self-custody and peer-to-peer payments.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Korean Exchanges Add Bitcoin Cash Pairs, Rick Falkvinge Joins Roger Ver, and Is the IMF Afraid of Bitcoin? Jul 06, 2018

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Roger Ver reports from South Korea, where major exchanges including Huobi and Coinnest are adding new Bitcoin Cash trading pairs — a move that could accelerate adoption across one of crypto’s most active markets.

Joining him is Rick Falkvinge, founder of the Pirate Party and early Bitcoin advocate, to discuss global reactions to Bitcoin’s rise — and whether institutions like the IMF are threatened by decentralized finance.

💡 Topics include:
• The growth of Bitcoin Cash markets in Asia
• Insights from Korean crypto meetups and exchange leaders
• The IMF’s stance on Bitcoin and economic sovereignty

🎧 Tune in for a global look at how Bitcoin Cash adoption and regulatory pressure are reshaping the future of money.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
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Joby Weeks Loses $700K in Bitcoin Payment & a Bitcoin Cash Fan Steals a Tank – with Roger Ver Jul 06, 2018

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Roger Ver, CEO of Bitcoin.com, and Joby Weeks of BitClub Network share one of the wildest weeks in Bitcoin history.

💥 Topics include:
• How Joby Weeks lost $700,000 in a single Bitcoin transaction — and discovered the power of Bitcoin Cash
• The viral story of a Bitcoin Cash fan who stole a tank to make a point about decentralization (yes, really)
• The latest Bitcoin Cash community updates, market news, and scaling discussions

🎧 This episode blends education and entertainment — exploring how real-world Bitcoin use cases, mistakes, and memes drive the crypto revolution forward.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Roger Ver’s $250K Reddit Challenge, Lightning Network Debate, and Bitcoin Cash News with Corbin Fraser Jul 06, 2018

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Roger Ver and Corbin Fraser from Bitcoin.com unpack the latest developments across the Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash ecosystems.

💡 In this episode:
• Roger’s $250,000 Reddit challenge and what it reveals about censorship in crypto communities
• The ongoing Lightning Network debate — why it still struggles with usability and adoption
• Fresh Bitcoin Cash news, project updates, and upcoming community events

🎧 Join us for weekly insights into Bitcoin self-custody, network scalability, and economic freedom — from two of Bitcoin’s earliest builders.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Bitcoin Gold Hack Explained, Samson Mow vs. SEC, and Bitcoin Cash Updates with Corbin Fraser Jul 06, 2018

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Roger Ver sits down with Bitcoin.com lead developer Corbin Fraser to unpack the week’s biggest stories in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

💥 Topics include:
• The Bitcoin Gold hack and what it reveals about network security
• Samson Mow’s appeal for SEC involvement in crypto regulation
• Key Bitcoin Cash development updates and community progress

🎧 Hear expert commentary on how Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and wider crypto markets are evolving — from governance challenges to scaling debates.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Ryan X. Charles & Roger Ver on the Bitcoin Cash Network Upgrade, Money Button Launch, and Lightning Network Debate Jul 03, 2018

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Bitcoin pioneers Roger Ver and Ryan X. Charles break down the Bitcoin Cash network upgrade, the launch of Money Button, and ongoing debates around the Lightning Network.

Recorded at the CoinGeek Conference in Hong Kong, this episode explores how Bitcoin Cash developers are expanding on-chain functionality through new OP codes, and what that means for peer-to-peer electronic cash adoption worldwide.

🎧 Learn how tools like Yours.org, Money Button, and Purse.io are reshaping Bitcoin’s usability and accessibility — and why scaling debates continue to define Bitcoin’s future.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
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Miss Bitcoin Mai Fujimoto & Roger Ver on the Bitcoin Cash Fork Upgrade and Lightning Network Debate Jul 03, 2018

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Japan’s “Miss Bitcoin” Mai Fujimoto joins Roger Ver to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Cash network fork upgrade on May 15 and what it means for the future of Bitcoin adoption.

💬 The conversation covers:
• The technical roadmap and impact of the Bitcoin Cash fork
• Why the Lightning Network remains difficult to use for everyday Bitcoin payments
• New social platforms built on crypto – Memo.cash, Blockpress.com, and more

🎧 Tune in for an inside look at Bitcoin Cash development, usability challenges, and the evolving debate over scaling Bitcoin transactions.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – tools, news, and education empowering financial freedom through Bitcoin and self-custody.

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Weekly Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash Roundup – Roger Ver’s First Episode (May 2018) Jul 03, 2018

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In this first episode of The Roger Ver Show, we kick off the Weekly Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Roundup — covering news, market trends, and key developments in early 2018’s crypto ecosystem.

🎙️ Roger Ver, one of Bitcoin’s earliest investors and advocates for Bitcoin Cash (BCH), shares insights on Bitcoin adoption, decentralization, and how peer-to-peer electronic cash can shape the future of finance.

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💡 Topics include:
• Bitcoin market movements and forks
• The evolution of Bitcoin Cash
• Early crypto adoption and merchant activity

🔗 Stay informed with daily Bitcoin updates and crypto education from Bitcoin.com.