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  1. 9h ago

    Aptos CEO: How AI, Regulation & On-Chain Finance Could Reshape Crypto

    Aptos Labs CEO and co-founder Avery Ching joins David Sencil to unpack how regulation, AI, and blockchain infrastructure are shaping the next phase of crypto and global finance. Ching explains why regulatory clarity in the U.S. matters for developers, how the Clarity Act could influence America’s competitiveness in blockchain and AI, and why clearer protections are needed to distinguish software builders from financial intermediaries. The conversation also dives into the growing role of AI in blockchain security. Ching breaks down how Aptos uses the Move programming language, layered defenses, human researchers, and AI agents to review code, uncover vulnerabilities, and reduce attack surfaces. They also explore what meaningful on-chain economic activity actually looks like, the difference between productive TVL and incentive-driven growth, and why institutional adoption and tokenization could become major drivers of blockchain’s next chapter. Topics include: Why crypto regulation matters for blockchain innovation Developer protections under emerging U.S. regulation How AI is changing blockchain security Aptos, Move, and layered security defenses Human researchers working alongside AI agents Measuring real on-chain economic activity Productive TVL vs. incentive-driven activity Institutional blockchain adoption Tokenization and the future of financial markets Aptos Labs’ next priorities Whether you’re interested in crypto regulation, AI security, blockchain infrastructure, or the future of finance moving on chain, this conversation offers a look at how Aptos is preparing for what comes next. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

    Aptos CEO: How AI, Regulation & On-Chain Finance Could Reshape Crypto
  2. 3d ago

    Inside Bitcoin Mining: Energy, Uptime & the Business Behind BTC | Compass Mining

    What does it really take to keep a large-scale Bitcoin mining operation running? In this episode, Compass Mining’s Curtis Harris, Senior Director of Growth, and Cameron Morsey, Director of Operations, unpack the business, infrastructure, and energy strategy behind Bitcoin mining. They explain how mining companies choose locations, secure competitive electricity rates, finance new sites, keep machines online, and manage operations when energy prices suddenly spike. You’ll also hear how uptime, utilization, and curtailment affect mining profitability, why miners can help make use of otherwise wasted energy, and how mining sites interact with local power grids and communities. Topics include: How large-scale Bitcoin mining operations workWhy low-cost energy is critical to miningUptime vs. utilizationHow miners respond to changing electricity pricesEnergy curtailment and operating costsBitcoin mining site financingMiner repairs and hardware upgradesS19 vs. S21 mining machinesHow Bitcoin miner prices track BTCRenewable and otherwise wasted energyERCOT, load zones, and electricity pricingBuilding long-term relationships with local communitiesWhether you’re a miner, investor, or simply curious about the infrastructure behind Bitcoin, this conversation offers a practical look at what keeps the Bitcoin network running behind the scenes. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

    Inside Bitcoin Mining: Energy, Uptime & the Business Behind BTC | Compass Mining
  3. Aug 11

    Can Bitcoin Mining Save Renewable Energy in the AI Era?

    Bitcoin mining may be one of the most unexpected solutions to a major renewable energy problem: what happens when electricity has nowhere to go? In this episode, David Sencil sits down with Spencer Marr, President of Sangha Renewables, to explore how Bitcoin mining can turn stranded, curtailed, and distressed renewable energy into an economic opportunity. Marr explains why Sangha co-locates Bitcoin mining operations with solar and wind assets, how negative power prices and grid congestion impact renewable energy producers, and why miners can act as flexible buyers for electricity that might otherwise go unused. The conversation also dives into the rapidly growing competition between Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. Are they really competing for the same power? And can existing Bitcoin mining facilities simply be converted into AI or high-performance computing infrastructure? Topics include: How Bitcoin mining monetizes stranded renewable energy Why solar and wind projects face curtailment and negative power prices Bitcoin mining economics and hash price Why miners can act as flexible energy buyers Bitcoin mining vs. AI data centers Why AI and Bitcoin have very different infrastructure needs The challenges of converting mining sites into AI or HPC facilities Why power infrastructure is becoming increasingly valuable From Texas energy markets to the AI boom, this conversation explores how Bitcoin, renewable energy, and data centers are reshaping the economics of electricity. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

    Can Bitcoin Mining Save Renewable Energy in the AI Era?
  4. Aug 8

    Bitcoin to $16K? Henrik Zeberg’s Warning Before the Next Market Crash

    Could Bitcoin be heading for one final rally before a historic market downturn? In this episode, Swissblock Head Macro Strategist Henrik Zeberg joins Bitcoin.com to explain why weakening employment, unaffordable housing, declining consumer strength, and excessive speculation may signal that the current risk-asset bull market is entering its final stage. Zeberg challenges the popular belief that rising liquidity will automatically keep Bitcoin and stocks moving higher. He argues that if consumers pull back, credit conditions tighten, and the economy enters a genuine recession, monetary stimulus may not be enough to prevent a deeper and more prolonged market decline. Topics include: Why Bitcoin could rally toward $110,000–$115,000 first The case for a short but powerful altcoin season Why Bitcoin could eventually fall toward $16,000—or lower The disconnect between financial markets and the real economy Why a recession could strengthen the US dollar How weaker consumers could pressure stocks and crypto Where capital may flow after a major market downturn Why commodities, gold, silver, and physical assets could lead the next cycle Zeberg’s central argument is that Bitcoin has never experienced a prolonged recession and may behave very differently once consumers, businesses, and credit markets come under sustained pressure.Do you think Bitcoin could survive a deep recession without a major crash, or is a return to $16,000 still possible?This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

    Bitcoin to $16K? Henrik Zeberg’s Warning Before the Next Market Crash
  5. Aug 4

    Inside Bittensor: The Race to Decentralize AI

    In this episode, Alex Richardson sits down with Jacob Steeves, co-founder of Bittensor, to explore how the network is creating an open marketplace for intelligence—where anyone can contribute computing power, train AI models, and earn rewards through decentralized incentives. The conversation dives into how TAO, subnets, miners, and validators work together, why Bitcoin-inspired economics could reshape AI development, and whether decentralized networks can compete with industry giants like OpenAI and Anthropic. Topics include: How Bittensor works Bitcoin's influence on decentralized AI TAO, subnets, miners, and validators explained Building AI businesses on Bittensor How TAO captures value across the ecosystem The challenges of combining tokens with equity Lessons from a major subnet rug pull The Conviction upgrade and investor protection The risks of centralized AI Can decentralized AI outperform Big Tech?If you're interested in Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, crypto, or the future of open technology, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the most ambitious decentralized AI projects in the industry. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and builders shaping the future of crypto, AI, and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

    Inside Bittensor: The Race to Decentralize AI
  6. Aug 1

    Franklin Templeton: The $Trillion Tokenization Opportunity Explained

    Franklin Templeton believes tokenization is more than a crypto trend—it’s the next evolution of financial markets. In this episode, David Sencil sits down with Chetan Karkhanis, Senior Vice President at Franklin Templeton, to explore how one of the world’s largest asset managers is approaching digital assets, tokenized funds, and blockchain infrastructure. You’ll hear why the firm is investing in tokenization through Benji, how it views crypto as an institutional asset class, and why tokenized money market funds and Treasuries could become major tools for corporate treasuries and collateral management. Topics include: Franklin Templeton’s digital asset strategy Benji and tokenized money market funds Why tokenized Treasuries matter The future of RWAs and tokenization Japan and APAC’s institutional crypto landscape Stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure Corporate treasury use cases The multi-trillion-dollar collateral opportunityWhether you’re interested in institutional crypto, tokenization, or the future of capital markets, this conversation offers an inside look at where one of the world’s largest asset managers sees finance heading. 🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance. Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews ► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom ► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews ► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com ► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/ ► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

    Franklin Templeton: The $Trillion Tokenization Opportunity Explained
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