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Bitcoin.com News Interviews
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Interviews with the most interesting leaders, founders and investors in Bitcoin and cryptoverse.
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Eric Trump: Inside American Bitcoin, Trump's Crypto Vision & the Race to Become a Bitcoin Superpower
4d ago00:29:26Tap to summarizeIn 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 superpowerWhether 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 TrumpCo-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin🎤 Host: David Sencil👉 Enjoyed this episode? Follow the Bitcoin.com Podcast on Spotify, leave a rating, and share this episode with friends interested in Bitcoin, crypto investing, mining, and the future of digital finance.🔔 Follow Bitcoin.com for more interviews, market insights, Bitcoin education, and conversations with the biggest voices in crypto.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
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Fan, Trust Wallet CEO — 200M Users, #3 in Bitcoin Volume, and Inscriptions OGs Won't Like
5d ago00:18:51Tap to summarizeFelix 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 privacyFilmed at Consensus 2026.Host: David Sencil
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Sarah Knafo: Why a French MEP Is Fighting for Bitcoin Inside the EU
1w ago00:29:36Tap to summarizeBank 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.
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White House Crypto Chief Patrick Witt on Bitcoin & U.S. Crypto Policy
2w ago00:34:00Tap to summarizeWhat 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.
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TXMC on Bitcoin, the Death of the American Dream, Pax Americana & the Future of the Dollar System
2w ago00:55:34Tap to summarize🎙️ 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 recoverA 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.
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Is Crypto Near the Bottom? Bitcoin, Hyperliquid, and the Self-Custody Crisis
2w ago00:42:28Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Campbell, Ex-Paxos Risk Lead — The Bank Lobby Is Sabotaging Itself
2w ago00:40:20Tap to summarizeAustin Campbell ran roughly $23 billion in USDP and BUSD reserves at Paxos. Before that he was a fixed income trader running major funding desks at the banks. Today he's a Professor at NYU Stern and founder of Zero Knowledge advisory. So when he says the U.S. bank policy lobby is sabotaging itself, the mechanics matter.David Sencil sits down with Austin at Consensus 2026 for a dense, opinionated tour through what stablecoins actually do to bank deposits, why GENIUS Act implementation may bite crypto in unexpected ways, why he's bearish on CLARITY, and why Aave in its current form can't survive the nation-state security era.We cover:- The Paxos vs Circle SVB "craftsmanship" gap- The mechanical case that stablecoins don't cause deposit flight- Reshoring the eurodollar market into U.S. banks- GENIUS Act and the yield compromise- The decentralization / smart contracts / RWAs trilemma- Aave on Ethereum and nation-state attackersFilmed at Consensus 2026.Host: David Sencil🚨 The banking lobby may be fighting the wrong battle. Hear Austin Campbell explain why — now streaming on Spotify.
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Community Is King: Why Wadoozie Is Ditching Online Hype for Real-World Participation
2w ago00:51:22Tap to summarizeWadoozie is a narrative-driven, on-chain attention network built on Ethereum, pairing a native ERC-20 token ($WADZ) with a real-world 48-state U.S. tour, 576 Signal Fragments redeemable for tokens (336 hidden across the 48 states, 240 in an online pool), and a Publishers Network that pays creators directly from a dedicated 7% of total supply.This episode features two guests from the Wadoozie team. The project is led by Mr. Wadoozie, Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software, who brings more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He is joined on this episode by Tay, Operations Manager, who has a background in marketing and management and has run operations for multiple crypto projects.The token launches with a roughly one billion effective supply (two billion minted, 999,999,999 burned at launch), 0% buy/sell tax, a DAO-governed locked liquidity pool, and a renounced contract — every parameter publicly verifiable on Etherscan and audited by CertiK.At the center is Wadoozie himself: a returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to “activate” each state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed. The mission is structured as eight narrative Acts opening with the Austin Flagship and closing back in New Orleans, with seven Flagship cities — Austin, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC, Miami, and Nashville — anchoring the arc across roughly four and a half months. After the 48 states wrap, the network expands to Europe.About Our GuestsMr. Wadoozie is the Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software on the project, with more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He sits at the center of the mission — the returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to activate each U.S. state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed.Tay is the Operations Manager at Wadoozie, with a background in marketing and management and prior operations experience across multiple crypto projects. Tay runs the @wadoozie X account and sets the public voice of the mission as the network activates one state at a time. On this episode Tay represents the operational side of the project — the people moving the bus, dropping the Signal Fragments, and building out the Publishers Network across the 48-state route.To learn more about the project visit Wadoozie.com, and follow the team on X, Telegram or Discord.
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The Future of Crypto Regulation in the U.S. | Mike Selig (CFTC Chairman)
2w ago00:30:42Tap to summarizeCFTC Chairman Mike Selig joins David Sencil to discuss the future of crypto regulation in the United States.He explains the shift away from enforcement-driven policy, the push to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world, and what new legislation could mean for Bitcoin, markets, and innovation.Topics include:- CFTC vs SEC- Federal crypto legislation- Bitcoin futures and derivatives- Prediction markets- The future of crypto in AmericaRecorded at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.🎧 Follow the podcast for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of Bitcoin, crypto, and Web3. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and leave a rating to support the show.
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Pauline Shangett: '99% of Crypto+AI Projects Are Going Obsolete'
3w ago00:35:07Tap to summarizeChangeNow Chief Strategy Officer Pauline Shangett sits down for her second Bitcoin.com News interview — this time from Consensus Miami, after six years away from the U.S. market. Her sharpest call of the day: "99% of crypto plus AI projects are going to go obsolete... launching a new chain is going to be, I think, like a desperate measure rather than a necessity."We also dig into ChangeNow's evolution from a 2017 instant swap into a full B2C/B2B ecosystem — Pro accounts, private transactions for whales, limit orders, perps, prediction markets, an in-house AI assistant, and an RWA push with X-Stoxx and Ondo Finance.We cover:- Why Pauline says 99% of crypto+AI projects are going obsolete- Her "80% certainty" call that chains stop mattering by 2028 — and the exceptions (Monero, Ton)- The coming meme coin renaissance and why Base wants revenge on Solana for the pump.fun era- ChangeNow Pro hitting almost 800,000 registered users and doubling in a year- Private transactions / private send — how it works, why whales want it, and why it's not a mixer- Limit orders, perps and prediction markets across custodial + non-custodial rails- The in-house AI assistant built by a self-described "certified AI skeptic"- RWA strategy: X-Stoxx live since January, Ondo Finance partnership almost shipped- The soft-launched ChangeNow super app teased for Token2049Learn more about ChangeNOW:🌐 Website: https://changenow.io/🐦 X: https://x.com/ChangeNOW_io📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChangeNOW💬 Telegram: https://t.me/changeNOW_chat📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeNOW.io/👽 Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/ChangeNOW_io/🏛️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/changenow-io/ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to ChangeNow and Daily Operations04:14 Evolution of ChangeNow: From Instant Swap to Comprehensive Services10:50 New Features and Innovations in ChangeNow20:45 Future of ChangeNow and the Crypto Landscape30:30 Reflections on the American Crypto Community and Upcoming Projects🎧 Is crypto heading toward a future where blockchains no longer matter?Listen now on Spotify and let us know your take.
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