Bitcoin.com News Interviews

Vugar Usi Zade is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of⁠Bitget⁠. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the market. He discussed Bitget's significant growth, reaching 100 million users and becoming a top-tier crypto exchange. He addressed the evolving regulatory landscape, emphasizing Bitget's proactive compliance efforts and the importance of clear regulations for the industry's long-term health. Vugar analyzed the impact of political and macroeconomic factors on crypto adoption, including the influence of figures like President Trump and the potential for BRICS nations to utilize cryptocurrency. He predicted centralized exchanges will bridge traditional finance and crypto, leading to mass adoption, and highlighted Bitget's investments in decentralized wallets and gaming. Finally, he described Bitget's leadership philosophy as agile and empowering, focused on team trust and quick decision-making.

Ralph Gebran is the Managing Partner at Onramp MENA, a company focused on introducing Bitcoin to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Onramp MENA is working to help institutions and high-net-worth individuals in the region navigate the evolving space of Bitcoin custody and asset management. Gebran is actively involved in discussions about custody models and regulatory matters related to Bitcoin in the MENA region.

FOSSASIA is a prominent organization based in Asia that focuses on developing Open Source software and hardware solutions. Co-founder Mario Behling talks about fostering developers , engineers, and designers, with an emphasis in Asia.

BiT Global Trust is a licensed digital asset custodian based in Hong Kong, specializing in providing secure custody solutions for institutional clients. It is part of a broader initiative involving partnerships with notable entities in the cryptocurrency space, particularly BitGo, a leading provider of digital asset security and custody services.BiT Global Trust has entered into a significant partnership with BitGo to manage Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) products. This collaboration allows BiT Global to control two of the three private keys required for managing WBTC.

Zuby is a British rapper, author, podcaster, and public speaker. Born in England, Zuby was raised in Saudi Arabia, later he returned to the UK to study computer science at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University.Zuby is most known for his outspoken views on social and political issues, but through this interview he reveals himself to be a passionate advocate of Bitcoin.

Eric Trump is an American businessman and activist. Eric serves as the Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, where he oversees development and acquisitions, working alongside his older brother, Donald Trump Jr.Eric Trump is involved in a new cryptocurrency venture called World Liberty Financial, which he co-promotes alongside his brother Donald Trump Jr. and their father, President-elect Donald Trump. Announced in September 2024, this platform aims to operate as a decentralized finance (DeFi) entity, allowing users to borrow, lend, and invest in cryptocurrencies without traditional banking intermediaries.

Justin Sun is a prominent entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency space, best known as the founder of the TRON blockchain and its associated ecosystem.Sun has been recognized multiple times for his entrepreneurial achievements. He was featured on Forbes' "30 Under 30" lists for both China and Asia in 2017. His innovative approaches have positioned him as a key figure in the evolving landscape of digital finance.

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 in...

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 fi...

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 GoM...