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Why is Korea one of the most unique crypto markets in the world? 🇰🇷Co-Founder Steve Kim from Four Pillars breaks it down — from kimchi premiums to Terra fallout to capital flight fears shaping stablecoin policy.🔽Timestamps:00:00 The Evolution of Crypto in Korea06:16 Understanding the Kimchi Premium11:54 The Impact of the 2021 Crypto Cycle14:50 The Aftermath of the Terra Incident17:10 Current Regulatory Landscape in Korea23:02 The Role of Korean Conglomerates in Crypto26:19 The Future of Korean Stablecoins29:40 Concerns Over Dollar Dominance31:52 Looking Ahead: Themes for Korean Blockchain Week#Korea #crypto #stablecoinsSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Most miners sell Bitcoin. 🇺🇸 American Bitcoin has never sold a single Satoshi.President of American Bitcoin Matt Prusak breaks down their edge: mining + capital markets = unstoppable stackers.🎙️ Watch the full interview here. 🔽Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Mining and Accumulation03:01 The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining05:58 American Bitcoin: A New Business Model08:48 Exploring Bitcoin's Future and DeFi Opportunities11:57 Investor Profiles and Market Dynamics14:47 Global Expansion and Market Competitiveness18:00 Regulatory Landscape and Energy Policies20:54 Environmental Considerations in Bitcoin Mining#Bitcoin #Bitcoinmining #cryptoSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Crypto moves fast. 🌪️ That’s why Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly, believes the key to success is learning — and changing your mind — faster than anyone else. In this episode from Korea Blockchain Week, Haseeb shares insights on global venture strategy, supporting startups beyond capital, and how real-world adoption will define the next phase of crypto.Timestamps:00:00 The Dynamic Nature of Crypto Investment02:56 Global Perspectives in Crypto05:49 Supporting Startups: Beyond Investment08:52 The Value of Strategic Capital12:00 Inversion: Cryptoizing Traditional Businesses15:00 The Future of Crypto in Japan26:51 Navigating the Japanese Crypto LandscapeSubscribe for more interviews with global Bitcoin and crypto innovators driving the next wave of blockchain adoption.At Bitcoin.com, we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, we’ve helped millions buy, spend, trade, and learn about crypto.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:👉 https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto updates:👉 https://news.bitcoin.comGet educated with Bitcoin.com’s learning center:👉 https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly and earn yield on the Verse DEX:👉 https://verse.bitcoin.com/Follow Bitcoin.com for updates on Bitcoin, DeFi, and Web3:X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom | News: https://x.com/BTCTN | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/ | Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse

“The core use case is always going to be financial transactions,” says Jeff Feng, Co-Founder of Sei Labs. In this episode from Token 2049 Singapore, Jeff explains how SEI is engineered to become the default home for financial applications — spanning trading, gaming, and social. He shares insights on Layer 1 competition, app chain design, and why decentralized infrastructure must prioritize performance, governance, and user experience to power the next wave of blockchain adoption.Timestamps:00:00 The Vision for Financial Transactions02:34 Journey into Crypto and Decentralization04:39 Building Infrastructure for Digital Assets08:41 Wyoming’s Role in Crypto Innovation11:20 Competition Among Layer One Blockchains15:09 App Chains vs. General Purpose Layer Ones18:37 Governance in the Crypto Space21:26 Future Vision for Sei and Digital AssetsSubscribe for more interviews from Bitcoin.com News with global Bitcoin and Web3 innovators driving the future of decentralized finance.At Bitcoin.com, we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, we’ve helped millions buy, spend, trade, and learn about crypto.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:👉 https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely Bitcoin and crypto updates:👉 https://news.bitcoin.comGet educated with Bitcoin.com’s learning center:👉 https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly and earn yield on the Verse DEX:👉 https://verse.bitcoin.com/Follow Bitcoin.com for updates on Bitcoin, DeFi, and Web3:X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom | News: https://x.com/BTCTN | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/ | Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse

Matrixport began during a Bitcoin bear market and has grown into one of Asia’s most trusted Bitcoin and crypto infrastructure platforms. In this episode, Cynthia Wu, Co-Founder of Matrixport, shares insights on surviving Bitcoin market cycles, building for long-term blockchain adoption, and how Asia is shaping the next era of Bitcoin-powered finance.🎧 Learn how Bitcoin companies navigate volatility, decentralization, and regulation while building tools that expand financial freedom.Timestamps:00:00 Building Through the Bear05:12 Founding Matrixport During a Bitcoin Winter12:40 Surviving Market Cycles and Managing Risk18:15 Asia’s Role in the Next Wave of Crypto Adoption24:50 Institutional Demand and Bitcoin Infrastructure30:25 Long-Term Vision for Financial FreedomSubscribe for more interviews with global Bitcoin innovators, builders, and investors driving the next wave of self-custody and blockchain adoption.At Bitcoin.com, we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, we’ve helped millions buy, spend, trade, and learn about crypto.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:👉 https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with daily Bitcoin and crypto updates:👉 https://news.bitcoin.comLearn crypto basics and blockchain insights:👉 https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly and earn yield on the Verse DEX:👉 https://verse.bitcoin.com/Follow Bitcoin.com for updates on Bitcoin, DeFi, and Web3:X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom | News: https://x.com/BTCTN | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/ | Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse

Culture-first crypto is here. 💪 From meme coins with real engines to onboarding the next wave of users through Abstract Chain, Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, shares how culture, creativity, and blockchain utility are merging to define the next era of crypto. In this episode, recorded during Korea Blockchain Week, Luca reveals how Pudgy Penguins became a global Web3 brand — and why the future of crypto is powered by communities, not just code.Timestamps:00:00 The Crypto Landscape and Onboarding Challenges03:01 Abstract: Building a Blockchain Ecosystem05:55 Cultural Insights: Success in Korea08:53 Decentralization vs. Centralization in Blockchain12:02 Business Models for Sustainable Blockchain14:39 The Future of Meme Coins and NFTsSubscribe for more insights from Bitcoin.com News on Bitcoin, NFTs, and the evolution of crypto culture.At Bitcoin.com, we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, we’ve helped millions buy, spend, trade, and learn about crypto.

From exotic options at Jane Street to building liquid staking infrastructure on Solana, Thomas Uhm, Chief Commercial Officer at Jito Foundation, is helping bridge the worlds of TradFi and DeFi. In this episode, recorded at Korea Blockchain Week, Thomas breaks down how Jito enhances Solana’s performance, decentralization, and validator efficiency — and why liquid staking could reshape how capital flows through Web3. 🌉Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Liquid Staking and Jito09:32 Understanding Liquid Staking and Its Benefits18:08 The Role of Jito in the Solana Ecosystem22:50 Comparing Jito and Lido: Key Differences31:50 Future Innovations and ETF DevelopmentsSubscribe for more insights from Bitcoin.com News on Bitcoin, Solana, DeFi, and the future of digital finance.At Bitcoin.com, we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, we’ve helped millions buy, spend, trade, and learn about crypto.

In crypto, open source isn’t optional — it’s the foundation. Matej Žák, CEO of Trezor, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explain why true security in Bitcoin depends on transparency, not secrecy. From the evolution of hardware wallets to the philosophy behind self-custody, Matej unpacks how open source principles protect users, empower innovation, and uphold Bitcoin’s core ethos of freedom.Timestamps:00:00 The Open Source Ethos of Bitcoin03:07 Matej Žák’s Journey to Trezor06:09 Understanding Hardware Wallets08:50 The Importance of Security in Crypto11:51 The Rise of Crypto Phones and Competition14:55 Educating Newcomers on Self-Custody17:53 The Role of Hardware Wallets in Financial Freedom21:00 Explaining Hardware Wallets to the Uninitiated23:51 The Launch of Trezor Safe 727:07 The Importance of Transparency in Secure Elements29:56 Balancing Convenience and Security33:15 Best Practices for Buying Hardware WalletsSubscribe for more insights from Bitcoin.com News on Bitcoin, DeFi, and the future of financial freedom.At Bitcoin.com, we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, we’ve helped millions buy, spend, trade, and learn about crypto.

Centralized platforms exploit creators — YouBallin flips the script. Built on Solana, YouBallin is a decentralized, mobile-first creator economy where talent competes, fans invest, and brands engage authentically. In this episode, Chris Arakelian, CEO of YouBallin, shares how the platform turns fans into stakeholders through $YBL tokens, NFT-backed talent events, and Web2-friendly onboarding that bridges mainstream creators to Web3.Timestamps:04:20 The Problem with Centralized Fame08:45 Building YouBallin on Solana13:30 Fans as Stakeholders with $YBL Tokens18:50 TalentFi and Fractional NFT Ownership23:40 Web2 Onboarding Meets Web3 Growth28:15 The Future of Creator EconomiesSubscribe for more insights from Bitcoin.com News on Bitcoin, DeFi, and the future of digital ownership.At Bitcoin.com, we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, we’ve helped millions buy, spend, trade, and learn about crypto.

Proof of reserves — daily. 💰Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explore how his Solana-native exchange is rewriting the rulebook on transparency, security, and user trust.From real-time proof of reserves to Japan’s fast-evolving crypto landscape, Ferrante shares how Backpack is merging the best of wallets and exchanges while helping shape the next phase of compliant, high-integrity crypto finance.• Daily proof of reserves and why it changes everything• Building a crypto exchange that runs like a blockchain• Why Japan could be crypto’s next global powerhouse 🇯🇵• The rise of digital asset treasuries and perpetuals in Europe🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast💼 Guest: Armani Ferrante – CEO, Backpack🔗 Learn more: @armaniferrante | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com💡 In this episode: 🎧