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 in crypto.
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Episodes
77 episodes
Bridging TradFi & Crypto: Reap's Daren Guo on Stablecoin Innovation | Blockcast 76
In this episode of Blockcast, Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Daren Guo, co-founder of Reap, a company pioneering stablecoin infrastructure for modern finance. Daren shares his journey from a traditional finance back...
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Episode 76
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Licensed to Shill VI: Decentralization Dilemma - Why Security is Key to Crypto's Future | Blockcast 75
In this episode, the Licensed to Shill panel is joined by Blockhead's DeFi writer, Jon Liu, to discuss the infamous Blockchain Trilemma – the challenge of balancing decentralization, securi...
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Episode 75
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32:00
Yat Siu on the Future of Crypto: AI, Blockchain, and Creativity | Blockcast 74
In this episode, the chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands discusses the implications of AI on jobs, the importance of nurturing creativity in education, and the launch of Moca Network, a new blockchain initiative aimed at enhancing digital...
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Episode 74
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Institutional Stake-hodlers: stETH vs stVaults vs Sales Cycle | Blockcast 73
Lido Ecosystem Foundation's head of institutional relations Kean Gilbert hops on Blockcast to confirm that institutions are here, after a long journey of discovery and education. Discover what happens during the shift from traditional finance t...
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Licensed to Shill V: GENIUS & CLARITY Act - Policy, Governance and Much Needed Clarity | Blockcast 72
The passing of the CLARITY Act last month was a landmark moment for the industry. At last, lawmakers committed to writing legislation to classify digital assets and clarify the boundaries of regulatory authority for agencies like the Securities...
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How Nook is Simplifying DeFi Lending & Making Crypto Accessible to the Masses | Blockcast 71
In this episode, we dive into the world of crypto payments with Joey Isaacson, CEO and co-founder of Nook. Joey shares his journey from working at tech giants like Facebook and Uber to entering the crypto space through Coinbase. He discusse...
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Future-Proofing Crypto: Quranium's Quantum Revolution | Blockcast 70
Takatoshi Shibayama speaks to Kapil Dhiman, co-founder and CEO of Quranium, a quantum-proof blockchain. They discuss Kapil's journey from a CPA to an entrepreneur in the blockchain space, the significance of quantum computing, and the dual natu...
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Episode 70
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Licensed to Shill IV: Tokenized Securities - Ownership & Rights; Navigating Crypto Transparency | Blockcast 69
Takatoshi Shibayama, Lisa Jy Tan, and Nikhil Joshi look at a token transparency framework and the responsibilities of disclosure. They also chat about the implications of tokenized securities, the risks associated with tokenized assets and the ...
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Episode 69
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32:59
Ripple's Journey: From Payments to Financial Solutions | Blockcast 68
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Eric van Miltenburg, SVP of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, discussing the APEX 2025 conference, Ripple's evolution from a payment-focused company to a broader financial solutio...
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Episode 68
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28:28
The Intersection of AI & Blockchain Technology with Node Foundry's Abhinav Ramesh & Vinay Mohan | Blockcast 67
This week, host Takatoshi Shibayama explores the intersection of AI and blockchain technology with guests Abhinav Ramesh and Vinay Mohan, co-founders of Node Foundry. The conversation covers their backgroun...
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Episode 67
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Licensed to Shill III: Understanding the MAS's Licensing Requirements | Blockcast 66
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama discusses the recent regulatory changes in Singapore's crypto landscape with guests Hagen Rooke and Lisa J.Y. Tan. They explore the implications of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MA...
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Episode 66
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36:22
Building Regulated Crypto Infrastructure | Blockcast 65
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 ...
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Episode 65
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28:33
Licensed to Shill II: M&A Mania, Token Launchpads, and the Rise of Bitcoin Corporates | Blockcast 64
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 join...
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Episode 64
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25:40
Bridging Ethereum to Solana: Scaling Web3 with Neon EVM's Davide Menegaldo | Blockcast 63
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.&n...
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Episode 63
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31:02
Singapore's Bitcoin Candidate Jeremy Tan on Disrupting Politics & Finance | Blockcast 62
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 di...
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Episode 62
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Unveiling Crypto’s Hidden Rates Market With Rho Protocol's Alex Rvykin | Blockcast 61
In this episode, Takatoshi Shibayama speaks with Alex Ryvkin, founder of Rho Labs, about the launch of Rho Protocol, the first institutional-grade market for crypto interest rates. Alex explain...
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Episode 61
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25:13
Coinbase's Ecosystem Play & Asia's Crypto Landscape | Blockcast 60
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 bro...
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Episode 60
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32:18
How Startale Group is Building "Web3 for Billions of Users" | Blockcast 59
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 Ethere...
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Episode 59
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29:23
Licensed to Shill: Current state of Ethereum, Hidden Road Acquisition, Next Gen of Fintech | Blockcast 58
Host Takatoshi Shibayama is joined by Nikhil Joshi, chief operating officer, Emurgo, and Lisa JY Tan, founder and founding economist, Economics Design, to discuss t...
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Episode 58
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30:51
Inside the Crypto & AI-Powered Adult Playground with Oh's Nic Young | Blockcast 57
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 f...
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Episode 57
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Lombard Co-Founder Jacob Phillips on Bitcoin DeFi's Challenges and Innovations | Blockcast 56
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...
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Chris Yu Explains How SignalPlus is Disrupting the Crypto Options Market | Blockcast 55
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 th...
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Mezo APAC Lead Kathy Zhu on the Evolving Role of Bitcoin | Blockcast 54
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 s...
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Mantle Ecosystem Lead Jess Zeng Talks Liquid Staking, Institutional Adoption, DeFi | Blockcast 53
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 stin...
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Episode 53
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21:50
Talos Head of APAC Samar Sen Talks Institutional Crypto Adoption and Regional Expansion | Blockcast 52
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, Deutsch...
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Episode 52
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