Bitcoin.com News Interviews

Steven Waterhouse, CEO and Co-Founder of Orchid, joins Bitcoin.com Interviews for a deep dive into VPN technology, digital privacy, and decentralized internet infrastructure.

In this conversation, Steven unpacks how Orchid’s blockchain-powered VPN network is redefining online security, freedom, and transparency — helping users reclaim control over their data in an increasingly centralized world.

💡 In this episode:
• How Orchid’s decentralized VPN (dVPN) works using blockchain incentives
• Why privacy, encryption, and decentralization are critical for internet freedom
• The growing intersection between crypto payments and cybersecurity
• Steven’s vision for a censorship-resistant, user-owned internet
• Plus: insights on how Bitcoin.com Exchange empowers global access to digital assets

🎧 A powerful, forward-thinking discussion on privacy, freedom, and blockchain innovation — with one of the leading minds shaping decentralized internet infrastructure.

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Amrit Kumar, Co-Founder of Zilliqa, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how digital contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) are reshaping the blockchain landscape.

From smart contract scalability to enterprise adoption, Amrit breaks down how Zilliqa is tackling the toughest challenges in blockchain performance — making digital contracts faster, more secure, and easier to deploy for developers and businesses worldwide.

💡 In this episode:
• What makes Zilliqa’s smart contract architecture unique in the blockchain ecosystem
• How digital contracts are transforming industries like finance, gaming, and logistics
• The future of DApps — from experimentation to mainstream utility
• How BlockCard enables seamless crypto payments at 50+ million merchants worldwide
• Amrit’s vision for the next generation of scalable, secure decentralized systems

🎧 A forward-thinking conversation on the real-world potential of digital contracts and DApps, from one of blockchain’s most innovative builders.

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Alex Blagirev, Deputy CEO of Sensorium Corp, joins Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how virtual reality and blockchain technology are merging to redefine digital entertainment, identity, and social connection.

Alex discusses the launch of Sensorium Galaxy, a next-generation VR metaverse where users can interact, create, and experience immersive virtual worlds powered by blockchain for true digital ownership and transparency.

💡 In this episode:
• How Sensorium Galaxy combines virtual reality and blockchain to reshape entertainment and community interaction
• The role of decentralization in powering digital identity and creator economies
• Alex’s vision for the future of metaverse experiences and tokenized ecosystems
• How Bitcoin.com Exchange enables global users to participate in this growing economy

🎧 A futuristic discussion that captures how VR and blockchain together are unlocking a new era of digital life, commerce, and connection.

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Stephen Stonberg, Chief Financial Officer of Bittrex Global, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews for a wide-ranging conversation on finance, technology, and the state of the cryptocurrency industry during the global lockdown.

Drawing on his background in global finance and digital asset management, Stephen shares his perspective on how crypto exchanges are adapting to rapid market change, the future of regulation, and how innovation is reshaping financial access worldwide.

💡 In this episode:
• How traditional finance and crypto are converging faster than ever
• The role of Bittrex Global in supporting institutional and retail crypto adoption
• Stephen’s take on digital transformation in lockdown — and what it revealed about money and mobility
• BlockCard’s mission to make crypto spending seamless at 50+ million merchants worldwide
• Why education and accessibility remain key to mainstream adoption

🎧 A grounded, forward-looking discussion between two industry voices exploring how crypto is redefining finance in real time.

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Danish Chaudry, Managing Director of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss the responsibilities, challenges, and decision-making processes behind running a global cryptocurrency exchange.

From evaluating which projects, tokens, and assets to list, to ensuring security, compliance, and user accessibility, Danish shares the real-world complexities of managing a trading platform that empowers users around the world.

💡 In this episode:
• What it’s like to lead one of the world’s most trusted crypto exchanges
• How listing decisions are made — from project evaluation to community demand
• The balance between innovation and risk management in exchange operations
• Danish’s vision for making cryptocurrency trading accessible to everyone, everywhere
• Behind the scenes of Bitcoin.com Exchange — connecting users to global spot markets

🎧 An insider look at what it takes to build, grow, and safeguard a leading crypto exchange — featuring candid insights from Danish Chaudry, one of the industry’s top executives.

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Nishal Shetty, CEO and Founder of WazirX, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss the rapid evolution of cryptocurrency in India, global adoption trends, and how platforms like BlockCard are transforming everyday crypto usage.

As a leading voice for India’s crypto movement, Nishal shares his journey from launching WazirX to navigating regulation, innovation, and community-building — all while working to make digital assets more accessible to millions.

💡 In this episode:
• Nishal Shetty’s story — from entrepreneur to crypto exchange pioneer
• How WazirX helped drive mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and crypto in India
• The impact of regulation, innovation, and education on emerging crypto markets
• Introduction to BlockCard — a platform enabling crypto payments at 50+ million merchants worldwide
• Insights into how crypto cards and exchanges bridge the gap between blockchain and daily life

🎧 A forward-looking conversation on how India’s crypto ecosystem is setting the tone for the next wave of global adoption — featuring one of its most influential leaders.

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Bagsy, a well-known crypto trader and advisor, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to break down how anyone can enter the cryptocurrency market — no banks, no gatekeepers, no permission required.

“The barrier in cryptocurrency is thinner than in the traditional market,” Bagsy explains. “You don’t need to be an accredited investor. You can buy Bitcoin from wherever.”

💡 In this episode:
• How to get started in crypto — simple, practical advice for beginners
• Differences between crypto and traditional investing
• Bagsy’s insights on market psychology, self-education, and risk management
• Why Bitcoin’s open accessibility is key to financial freedom

🎧 A motivating conversation that empowers listeners to take their first steps into crypto — grounded in real-world experience and a belief in open, borderless finance.

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Alex Adelman, CEO and Co-Founder of Lolli, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin rewards and everyday usability are driving mass adoption.

From his roots in Charlotte, North Carolina, to building one of the most influential Bitcoin shopping platforms, Alex shares how Lolli is making digital currencies safer, easier, and more rewarding for both businesses and consumers.

💡 In this episode:
• How Lolli rewards users with Bitcoin for everyday purchases
• Why crypto adoption depends on simplicity and user experience
• Alex’s thoughts on digital currencies in e-commerce and their role in financial inclusion
• How Lolli and Bitcoin.com share a vision for global crypto education and accessibility

🎧 A visionary conversation about the future of Bitcoin adoption, bridging commerce and crypto rewards — with insights from one of the industry’s most innovative founders.

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In this week’s Bitcoin.com Weekly News Show, Roger Ver and the team cover one of the most talked-about crypto stories of the year — a user accidentally paying $2.6 million in Ethereum transaction fees for just $134 in value. The episode also highlights Roger Ver’s $10,000 Bitcoin Cash donation to a children’s shelter and fresh rumors surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity.

💡 In this episode:
• Ethereum user loses $2.6 million in gas fees — what caused it and how such errors can happen
• Ongoing rumors about who Satoshi Nakamoto really is — Roger’s take on the speculation
• Roger Ver donates $10,000 in Bitcoin Cash to Casa de Amparo, a children’s shelter supporting victims of abuse
• Broader discussion on transaction transparency, fee economics, and crypto’s human impact

🎧 A fascinating episode blending high-stakes blockchain news, philanthropy, and Bitcoin Cash advocacy — illustrating both the risks and promise of decentralized finance.

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