Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO and Head of Operations for XY Labs, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his extensive journey through the crypto landscape. From his early Bitcoin mining ventures to the innovative development of XYO's proof of location technology, Markus provides valuable insights into the evolution of the industry. He discusses the significance of decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) and its potential to revolutionize data sovereignty, empowering individuals to control and monetize their own data. Additionally, Markus explores the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and how XYO aims to facilitate economic opportunities, particularly in underserved regions. With a focus on partnerships, the future of the blockchain industry, and the impact of regulatory changes, this conversation offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of technology, data, and social equity.

Uphold is a leading digital asset platform, empowering individuals and enterprises to engage with a wide range of assets—from cryptocurrencies to precious metals. Serving over 10 million users across 150+ countries, Uphold delivers a seamless experience with deep liquidity across 300+ assets, plus a robust suite of products that includes innovative storage solutions, interest-bearing accounts, diversification tools, and more.Simon McLoughlin is Chief Executive Officer of Uphold, a digital finance platform. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the market.Appointed CEO in January 2022, Simon McLoughlin previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing Uphold’s operational and strategic initiatives and helped secure Uphold’s FCA CryptoAsset registration in the UK. Simon has a background at US broker dealers, holds a Series 7 license and founded a well known cap-intro platform for pension and sovereign wealth funds. Before Uphold, Simon was a Managing Director at Euromoney Institutional Investor and Head of Business Development at LexisNexis.Launched in 2014 as Bitreserve, Uphold began as a Bitcoin storage platform with a developing API. Even after significant growth, Uphold hasn’t lost sight of its roots. With recent innovations, like the native integration of the Stacks blockchain—a leading Bitcoin L2 solution—and Vault, the first ever assisted-self custody solution to be integrated with a major exchange platform, Uphold understands the power of Bitcoin, and is determined to continue supporting the development, growth, and usage of blockchain’s flagship product.To learn more about the platform visit Uphold.com, and follow the team on X.

Miner Wars by GoMining is a GameFi approach to Bitcoin mining that has been steadily gaining traction since its beta release in mid September. Players can join or create clans to strategize and compete for BTC and GOMINING rewards while engaging in real-time battles that mirror actual block-solving on the Bitcoin blockchain.Dan Otryvanoff is the Chief Product Officer at GoMining. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the Miner Wars game and how it fits the broader GoMining ecosystem.With features like NFT digital miners, score boosts, and multipliers for extra rewards, Miner Wars creates a dynamic and fun environment for bitcoin mining. Whether you're a seasoned miner or new to crypto, Miner Wars makes bitcoin mining accessible, rewarding, and entertaining for everyone.To learn more about the game visit the website, and follow the GoMining team on X.

GoBTC Foundation supports innovative Layer 1 and Layer 2 projects to grow the Bitcoin onchain ecosystem. By providing investment, strategic guidance, and a platform for launching new tokens, this new foundation helps onchain projects accelerate growth and contribute to Bitcoin’s future—one that may depend on onchain transactions more than we realize.Jeremy Dreier is Chief Business Development Officer at GoMining. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the vision for the GoBTC Foundation.As a strategic leader in the Bitcoin mining and cryptocurrency space, Jeremy Dreier has spent over seven years driving innovation and growth in the blockchain industry. In his role as CBDO at GoMining, Jeremy has played a pivotal role in establishing the company as a pioneering force in Bitcoin mining. His work encompasses strategic partnerships, operational leadership, and scaling infrastructure to support GoMining's growing global footprint.To learn more about the foundation visit the website, and follow the team on X.

Edan Yago, CEO and Co-founder of BitcoinOS, dives into how this innovative operating system enhances Bitcoin with smart contracts, privacy, and scalability. He shares his vision for Bitcoin achieving in two years what Ethereum has in a decade, while discussing the merging of decentralized finance (DeFi) with Bitcoin. The fascinating conversation includes Bitcoin's scalability advancements, the Merlin Chain partnership enhancing interoperability, and the exciting future where Bitcoin and AI can reshape economies and financial landscapes.

IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200 projects. They also host Japan’s largest Web3 conference, IVS Crypto, which attracts over 12,000 attendees annually.Ann Chien serves as a Partner at IVC. She recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the Japanese Web3 market.Ann was previously a Director at HCM Capital, the venture arm of Foxconn Technology Group, specializing in blockchain and fintech investments. With experience in investment banking at Shenwan Hongyuan and equity research at BNP. Paribas, Ms. Chien brings a wealth of expertise to the blockchain investment field.

Sanctor Capital is a sanctuary where bright minds can find the support they need to maximize their impact on the industry. They have a long successful track record of guiding early-stage projects to Web3 market success.Ilya Abugov is a Partner at Sanctor Capital, a blockchain investment firm. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the Web3 gaming market.Ilya was Head of Research at Crypto Briefing and Lead Analyst at DappRadar. He also has a background in traditional management consulting, IT consulting, and equities, including time at Man Group and Fidelity Investments.To learn more about the company visit sanctor.com, and follow the team on X.

Logos is a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving, and politically neutral technology stack that provides the necessary support for self-sovereign virtual territories. The stack includes three modular, blockchain-based protocols: Nomos (consensus), Codex (storage), and Waku (messaging). Combined, they provide the technical foundation for cyber states, parallel societies, network states, or any borderless public institution based on voluntary consent.Logos is onboarding early supporters onto its network state technology stack with a Bitcoin Ordinals collection. The Logos Operators are the entry point to the ecosystem and will serve as the pseudonymous identity of its earliest members. OP1 recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology. To secure a spot on the Darklist, users can participate in the Exit Game to earn XP. This game offers an interactive journey where users explore and reveal their unique character archetype from the Logos Operators' art collection. Participants will navigate a text-based maze and, upon successful completion, uncover one of ten distinct archetypes. Each archetype illustrates a unique role in the development of network states and parallel societies.To learn more about the project visit logos.co, join the community on Discord and follow OP1 on X.

Utherverse has operated the most successful Metaverse platform in history, with more than 50 million uses worldwide since the launch of their first generation metaverse in 2004. They are now in Beta testing of their third commercial generation metaverse which is designed as a platform upon which anyone can easily create and operate a sophisticated metaverse that is seamlessly interconnected with all other metaverses on the platform.Brian Shuster is the founder and CEO of Utherverse. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the metaverse.Often referred to as the “Godfather of the Metaverse,” Brian Shuster is a pioneer in internet technologies and has developed over 100 patents related to the metaverse and core internet technologies. Shuster’s work focuses on enhancing user experiences in virtual worlds, addressing issues like the physics of movement, immersive displays, and physical interaction between users. His vision is to consolidate metaverse offerings into a single, interoperable platform that can support various industries, from education to entertainment.As they embark on the next chapter with their third-generation platform, Utherverse is poised to harness the potential of blockchain technology and Web3 features. This strategic integration is designed to enrich the user experience significantly, paving the way for a more decentralized, seamless, secure, and interconnected metaverse ecosystem. Through this evolution, Utherverse continues to redefine the boundaries of virtual engagement, inviting users to partake in an ever-expanding universe of possibilities.To learn more about the project visit Utherverse.io, and follow the team on X or Discord.

In this episode as we sit down with Justin Sun, the founder of TRON and CEO of BitTorrent. We dive deep into the launch of SunPump Beta, the new platform for the fair launch and trading of meme coins. Discover how SunPump is set to revolutionize the TRON ecosystem with its user-friendly features, fair pricing mechanisms, and innovative liquidity solutions.We also explore the latest developments in WBTC, including the strategic partnership with BiT Global. Learn how moving to a multi-jurisdictional custody model enhances the security and trust of WBTC operations, and what this means for users worldwide.Tune in to hear Justin Sun’s insights on the future of DeFi, the role of TRON in the crypto landscape, and his thoughts on the most exciting new meme coins on SunPump.