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Blockcast

Blockcast delivers unfiltered analysis of crypto"s most compelling narratives. Each week, seasoned industry insider Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with founders, CEOs, and key players shaping the blockchain landscape to dissect emerging projects, market dynamics, and institutional moves.From trending protocols to strategic industry shifts, get an insider"s take on the forces driving decentralized innovation and the decisions that matter. No fluff, no hype—just deep dives into what"s really happening

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28:33

Building Regulated Crypto Infrastructure | Blockcast 65

Blockcast ·

2025/06/04

In this episode, Takatoshi sits down with Anastasia Plotnikova, CEO of Fideum, a regulated digital asset infrastructure company operating across Lithuania and Canada. They dive into what it's like to build in Europe under the new MiCA regulation, the practical challenges of regulation, and the global dichotomy between CeFi and DeFi. Anastasia shares her journey from law enforcement to crypto, and how growing up in the post-Soviet era shaped her deep appreciation for decentralized finance. Top...

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25:40

Licensed to Shill II: M&A Mania, Token Launchpads,...

Blockcast ·

2025/05/28

In this episode of Licensed to Shill, the Blockcast crew dives headfirst into the industry's accelerating maturity, turbocharged by eye-popping M&A deals and the convergence of TradFi and crypto. Your host Takatoshi Shibayama is joined by Lisa J.Y. Tan (Economics Design), Nikhil Joshi (Emurgo), and Valentin Fournier (BRN) for a no-holds-barred analysis of the industry's most compelling narratives. Topics Discussed: Crypto’s Billion-Dollar Shopping Spree: Coinbase acquires Deribit, Kraken...

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31:02

Bridging Ethereum to Solana: Scaling Web3 with Neon...

Blockcast ·

2025/05/23

In this episode, Taka sits down with Davide Menegaldo, a true crypto OG, to explore his journey from Bitcoin maximalism to building infrastructure at Neon EVM, which enables EVM-based dApps to run on Solana. Davide shares insights on the evolution of blockchain infrastructure, Ethereum's Layer 2 challenges, Solana’s rapid growth, and the future of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. He also discusses developer onboarding, AI integrations, DeFi composability, and how Solana Mobile might...

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31:26

Singapore's Bitcoin Candidate Jeremy Tan on...

Blockcast ·

2025/05/16

This week we have a special guest, Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate for Mountbatten SMC who garnered a surprising 36% of the vote in Singapore's general election by centering his campaign on, among other things, Bitcoin adoption. Jeremy discusses his motivations for bringing Bitcoin into the political arena, highlighting the need for Singapore to consider it as a hedge against US dollar instability, and addresses the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) cautious stance on crypto, sugg...

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00:32:18

Coinbase's Ecosystem Play & Asia's Crypto Landscape |...

Blockcast ·

2025/05/02

In the latest episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Hassan Ahmed, the Country Director for Coinbase Singapore, for an insightful conversation that unpacks Coinbase's ambitious plans in the Asia Pacific region and the broader evolution of the crypto industry, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of digital assets. Ahmed's journey into crypto is as compelling as the company he now leads in Southeast Asia. Hassan shares his fascinating journey

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00:29:23

How Startale Group is Building "Web3 for Billions of...

Blockcast ·

2025/04/26

Ever wondered how Web3 will reach billions? Tune in as we chat with Sota Watanabe, CEO of ⁠Startale Group⁠ about his ambitious vision. Startale's portfolio includes Astar Network and the exciting new Ethereum Layer-2, Soneium, developed in partnership with Sony Group using Optimism's OP Stack for faster and cheaper transactions.We unpack Soneium, their new cost-effective Ethereum Layer-2, the groundbreaking collaboration with Sony, and Sota's insights on the future of blockchain. Get

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00:30:51

Licensed to Shill: Current state of Ethereum, Hidden...

Blockcast ·

2025/04/18

Host Takatoshi Shibayama is joined by Nikhil Joshi, chief operating officer, Emurgo, and Lisa JY Tan, founder and founding economist, Economics Design, to discuss the latest news and developments in the crypto industry.The panel addresses the current market panic, questioning Bitcoin's role as a hedge amidst Fed influence and stock-crypto divergence, the current state of Ethereum, the acquisition of Hidden Road, and the next generation of fintech. The discussion on Ethereum covers its market

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00:26:52

Inside the Crypto & AI-Powered Adult Playground with...

Blockcast ·

2025/04/08

Ever wondered what happens when AI, crypto, and the adult entertainment industry collide?This week, Blockcast delves into the developing space of digital interaction with Nic Young, CEO of Oh, a platform at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency within the adult entertainment industry. Nic unpacks how Oh is building AI-powered digital companions, including realistic twins of creators, offering a personalized and uncensored experience underpinned by crypto

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00:36:51

Lombard Co-Founder Jacob Phillips on Bitcoin DeFi's...

Blockcast ·

2025/03/28

Jacob Phillips began his entry into crypto with an interest in finance and technology, leading him to a crypto fund in Cleveland during the 2018 boom. This experience deepened his understanding of blockchain and its long-term potential as major institutions and VCs entered the space. His career accelerated when he joined Polychain in 2020, working with top investors to evaluate projects and navigate the explosive growth of DeFi. He played a role in investments like BadgerDAO, which aimed to

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00:33:24

Co-Founder Chris Yu Explains How SignalPlus is...

Blockcast ·

2025/03/21

Chris Yu co-founded SignalPlus in 2021 to address key gaps in the crypto options market, leveraging his experience as a trader and his insights into the market's early-stage potential.In this Blockcast episode, Yu explains why he sees the state of crypto options resembling the FX options market around 2000 and why there is an opportunity to build infrastructure that could scale with the industry's growth.Yu reveals how SignalPlus adopted a volume-based revenue model, details its trading tools and

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00:25:25

Mezo APAC Lead Kathy Zhu on the Evolving Role of...

Blockcast ·

2025/03/14

Kathy Zhu has been involved with the crypto industry from both inside and out, from her days as a journalist to her current role as APAC lead at Mezo, an EVM blockchain-based platform that allows users to stake BTC assets to secure itself and serve as Bitcoin's economic layer. Joining Binance when it was a small startup of fewer than 200 people, she worked in global marketing and later transitioned to leading growth and operations for Binance’s P2P trading platform. After leaving Binance in

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00:21:50

Mantle Ecosystem Lead Jess Zeng Talks Liquid Staking,...

Blockcast ·

2025/03/07

Jess Zeng entered the crypto industry as an intern at Gemini while studying finance at SMU. She then moved on to work at Chainlink, where she transitioned from a business development role to an ecosystem-building focus. After a stint at Fireblocks to gain institutional experience, she joined Mantle, where she now leads ecosystem growth for mETH - the liquid staking platform backed by Mantle. In this Blockcast episode, Zeng explains Mantle’s unique position as a Layer 2 (L2) network that integrates

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00:30:50

Talos Head of APAC Samar San Talks Institutional...

Blockcast ·

2025/02/28

Host Takatoshi Shibayama (ex-Copper, now Ledger APAC Head) chats with Samar Sen (APAC Head at Talos) about Talos's institutional-grade crypto trading infrastructure.Sen details his transition from traditional finance (Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank) to Talos and explains how the firm provides SaaS solutions connecting clients to diverse liquidity sources with tools for execution, risk management, and connectivity, catering to buy-side and sell-side.The discussion highlights key characteristics of

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00:34:30

The Next Wave of DeFi with Infinex's Kain Warwick |...

Blockcast ·

2024/12/21

This week, host Takatoshi Shibayama speaks to Kain Warwick, founder of Infinex, and a renowned figure in the DeFi space, known for his work on the Synthetix protocol. Warwick argues that the current crypto landscape, dominated by centralized exchanges, is unsustainable and hinders innovation. He outlines Infinex's vision to create a decentralized platform that rivals the convenience and accessibility of centralized exchanges while offering superior functionality and empowering users with true

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00:30:48

Future DAO CEO Mathew Markman on Surviving Rugpulls &...

Blockcast ·

2024/12/09

Currently serving as the CEO of Future DAO and Etheleo Decisions, Mathew Markman is currently pursuing a PhD in Future Studies. Blending Web3 with cutting-edge decision-making tools to empower communities and transform financial and governance systems, Markman has made significant strides in the Web3 space.As the survivor of a crypto rugpull, Markman tells Blockhead how his vulnerabilities were exploited but more importantly, how he overcame the attack through the strength of the community. Markman

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00:31:52

Navigating Cycles, Macro Trends, and Real Utility...

Blockcast ·

2024/11/29

In this episode, Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Jason Choi, general partner at crypto prop shop Tangent, for a candid exploration of crypto markets. Choi discusses meme coin supercycles, navigating macroeconomic headwinds, and the evolution of project evaluation from speculative hype to real-world traction. They then take a peek into Tangent’s thesis-driven strategies spanning liquid trading, event-driven opportunities, and venture investments.Jason also shares insights from his journey,

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00:33:37

Independent Reserve Co-Founder and CEO Lasanka Perera...

Blockcast ·

2024/11/14

Having established the first cryptocurrency exchange to be licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Lasanka Perera is a veteran of the local crypto scene. With over a decade of experience growing Independent Reserere, the Aussie-born crypto industry leader reflects on his journey of volatility, difficulties, uncertaintly, and ultimately, success.Perera, who's also an avid golf fan, discusses how and why Independent Reserve sponsored accomplished Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan, and how

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00:39:47

Aethir Co-Founder Mark Rydon on Scaling Decentralized...

Blockcast ·

2024/11/08

Having been exposed to China's GPU cloud sector, Mark Rydon decided to take on the challenges with centralized GPU clouds, such as Google's Stadia, which struggled to provide low-latency gaming services economically. Applying a decentralised structure, Aethir allows more accessible cloud services closer to users, which reduces latency and benefits high-demand applications like gaming and AI. Its approach optimizes for latency and scalability, making decentralized GPU clouds more viable and

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00:38:58

Cega Co-Founder Arisa Toyosaki Talks User-Friendly...

Blockcast ·

2024/11/01

After gaining tech and product skills at Google in Tokyo, Arisa Toyosaki co-founded Sega, a DeFi protocol focused on structured investment products in 2021.Rather than creating a full-fledged options exchange, Sega targets retail investors with structured products that are less risky and user-friendly. In this Blockcast episode, Toyosaki explains how Sega offers exotic options that cover market fluctuations up to 90% and educates users through detailed documentation and various mediaToyosaki also

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00:42:36

Crypto Structured Products with SOFA.org's Augustine...

Blockcast ·

2024/10/28

This week Augustine Fan, founding partner of SOFA.org, joins us on Blockcast. SOFA is a decentralized, non-profit, and open-source DAO dedicated to developing a trustless, DeFi ecosystem capable of atomically settling financial assets on the blockchain. Fan chats with host Takatoshi Shibayama focuses on role of structured products in crypto, they types available to investors, how they work, and how investors can use them to capitalize on volatility.The ex-Goldman Sachs trader and macro analyst also

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