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  1. Japan’s Only Licensed Stablecoin Exchange | SBI VC Trade CEO Kondo Tomohiko

    3D AGO

    Japan’s Only Licensed Stablecoin Exchange | SBI VC Trade CEO Kondo Tomohiko

    What does crypto look like in one of the world’s most regulated markets? At TEAMZ Summit 2026 in Tokyo, Matthew Owens sits down with Kondo Tomohiko, CEO of SBI VC Trade the only licensed stablecoin exchange in Japan to explore stablecoins, regulation, and adoption. From USDC lending to Japan’s upcoming JPY-backed stablecoin, this episode reveals how strict regulation is shaping long-term opportunity. 🔍 Topics Covered:• SBI VC Trade’s stablecoin license in Japan• USDC lending (up to 10% promo, ~5% target)• JPYSC (yen-backed stablecoin, Q2 2026)• RLUSD + 1M yen cap on foreign stablecoins• Japan FSA regulation & Coincheck impact• Crypto adoption: 14M users, 0.2% allocation• Staking culture in Japan• Metaplanet’s ~35,000 BTC treasury 🎙 Guest: Kondo Tomohiko (Representative Director and President, SBI VC Trade) 🎤 Host: Matthew Owens (Bitcoin.com) 📍 TEAMZ Summit 2026, Tokyo Chapters: 00:31 - Introduction and Company Overview 01:24 - Full-scale Introduction and Gaps 02:35 - USB-C and Lending Services 03:45 - Interest Rates and Campaigns 05:02 - Economic Context in Japan 06:05 - Conference and Fake Merchants 07:19 - Company Operations and Innovations 08:31 - RLUSD and XRP Discussion 10:26 - Licensing and Regulations 11:37 - Direct-to-Sales Payment Method 12:59 - Cryptography and Stablecoin Licenses 14:31 - Regulatory Environment in Japan 17:05 - Coin Check Incident and Regulations 18:29 - Industry Impact and Protection 20:20 - Japanese Market and Investments 22:28 - Young People's Interest in Investments 24:12 - SBI Group and Asset Classes 25:09 - Staking and Stable Income 27:07 - Conference with Metplanet 28:14 - Metaplanet and Market Insights 29:36 - Closing Remarks 👉 Like, comment, subscribe, and share for more global crypto insights—plus follow Bitcoin.com for the latest in Web3 and DeFi.

    30 min
  2. Inside the SEC's Enforcement-First Era — From a Former Insider

    5D AGO

    Inside the SEC's Enforcement-First Era — From a Former Insider

    Ashley Ebersole spent his early SEC years on the distributed ledger working group. He has a vantage on the agency's crypto enforcement era that very few industry voices have. At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, he sits with David Sencil to walk through the embodiment theory courts later rejected, the asymmetric settlement pressure that forced startups to fold, and what tx is now building: the first FINRA-approved stock-token platform in the U.S. We cover: - The SEC's enforcement-first era and what it cost - The unlimited-budget settlement asymmetry - The embodiment theory and other rejected novel theories - What tx is building with FINRA-approved stock tokens - Why Gen Z is skipping traditional brokerage accounts Chapters: 00:24 - Bitcoin.com Live News Desk at Paris Blockchain Week 01:28 - Background of Ashley Ebersole 02:11 - SEC and New Technologies 03:16 - Awareness of Bitcoin and Crypto 04:06 - Experience at the SEC 05:04 - Changes in SEC Leadership 06:14 - Regulatory Challenges and Theories 07:07 - Enforcement First Approach 08:05 - Legal Theories and Court Rejections 10:11 - Government Influence on Settlements 12:06 - Bias Against Crypto 14:02 - Legal Challenges and Court Decisions 16:08 - Misunderstandings About Tokenization 18:03 - Generational Differences in Financial Products 20:25 - Predictions for On-Chain Real-World Assets 21:42 - Understanding Tokenization 24:19 - TX and Tokenization Platform 27:06 - Questions About Tokenized Stocks 29:59 - Regulatory Approaches and Tokenization 33:23 - Jurisdictional Differences in Tokenization 36:30 - Future Discussions and Closing Remarks Follow for more conversations on crypto, markets, and the future of finance.

    38 min
  3. From 15 Banks to 250: Inside Paris Blockchain Week's Institutional Wave

    6D AGO

    From 15 Banks to 250: Inside Paris Blockchain Week's Institutional Wave

    Michael Amar founded Paris Blockchain Week in 2019 because U.S. and Asian investors told him Paris had no crypto ecosystem. This year, 250 banks showed up. At PBW 2026, he sits with David Sencil to put real numbers behind the institutional adoption story, explain why MiCA enforcement is filtering who can attend European events, and predict where the next year's crypto M&A will land. We cover: - The 15-to-250 banks curve, year over year - PBW's "Paris is good for food and vacation, but for crypto, no" origin - MiCA enforcement filtering European events in real time - Why next year is the crypto M&A year - France's strengths and gaps for crypto founders Chapters: 00:17 - Welcome to Bitcoin.com News Live Desk 00:36 - Michael Amar's Background 01:14 - Early Involvement in Digital Assets 02:23 - Launching Paris Blockchain Week 03:21 - Success and Challenges of the Conference 04:18 - Institutional Adoption and Growth 05:01 - Institutional Presence at the Conference 06:18 - European Regulations and Compliance 07:32 - Market Share and Competition 08:46 - Future of Crypto in Paris and Europe 09:33 - France's Role in Web3 and Crypto 10:34 - French Regulations and Innovations 11:11 - International Perspective on French Ecosystem 12:20 - Venue and Logistics of the Conference 13:34 - VIP Dinner at Versailles 14:48 - Planning and Execution of the Conference 15:42 - Importance of Quality and Logistics 16:57 - Support for French Entrepreneurs 19:38 - Safety and Perception Issues 21:43 - Key Elements for a Successful Conference 23:00 - Networking and Business Opportunities 24:11 - The Importance of Real-Life Engagements 📌 Follow Bitcoin.com for more Web3 insights, interviews, and breaking crypto news.

    25 min
  4. Unregulated Crypto Loans in Europe? 😳 | Bybit EU CEO

    APR 29

    Unregulated Crypto Loans in Europe? 😳 | Bybit EU CEO

    Georg Harer was a financial lawyer for 10 years before joining Bybit. Now Co-CEO of Bybit EU, he sits with David Sencil at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to walk through the post-MiCA European crypto landscape — including the regulatory gap MiCA hasn't closed (crypto loans), the three-license stack platforms need to operate, and his pitch to regulators for a consolidated license that would save firms millions. We cover: - Crypto loans regulatory blind spot - The MiCA + e-money + MiFID three-license operator math - Why Bybit EU started with retail before institutional - Tokenized stocks at 2am at the club - Euro stablecoin liquidity vs USDC dominance Chapters: 00:42 - Bybit's Growth and History 01:11 - George's Background and Transition to Bybit 02:21 - Bitcoin Loans and Regulation in Europe 03:11 - Crypto Loan Regulation Discussion 04:03 - George's Introduction to Bitcoin 05:35 - Bybit's Focus on Europe 07:28 - Trust and Regulation in European Crypto Market 09:00 - Bybit's Customer Base and Licensing 10:30 - Institutional Focus at Paris Blockchain Week 11:15 - Average Bybit User in Europe 12:28 - Bybit's Licensing and Regulatory Challenges 14:11 - Future of European Financial Regulation 17:31 - Euro-Denominated Stablecoins 19:24 - Concerns About Dollar-Denominated Stablecoins 21:35 - Reporting Requirements for Stablecoins 22:22 - Excitement About Tokenized Stocks 23:47 - Bybit's Future Products and Success Metrics Follow Bitcoin.com for more crypto interviews, insights, and market updates.

    26 min
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