Blockcast
Episodes
Decentralization and Privacy: Insights from TEN Protocol's Cais Manai | Blockcast 82
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Cais Manai, co-founder of TEN Protocol, to delve into the intricacies of blockch...
Licensed to Shill: Why Central Asia; Why Now? ft. Anthony Howe (GFTN) | Blockcast 81
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Licensed to Shill panel dives into the dynamic world of Central Asia, a region rapidly emerging as a pivotal hub for trade and innovation. Anthony...
Kaia's Path to Mass Adoption: Blockchain in Everyday Apps | Blockcast 80
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Takatoshi Shibayama hosts Dr Sangmin "Sam" Seo and John Cho from the Kaia DLT Foundation. They discuss the merger of Kakao and Line to creat...
Licensed to Shill VII: Token Listings, Market Makers, and Regulation, Featuring Gracie Lin (CEO, OKX Singapore) | Blockcast 79
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Blockcast's Licensed to Shill features Gracie Lin, OKX Singapore CEO, alongside usual panelists Nikhil Joshi, Lisa JY Tan and hos...
Jeff Feng Talks Sei Network's Vision for the Future of Trading | Blockcast 78
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama meets Jeff Feng, co-founder of Sei Labs, who was in town for Token 2049, to discuss the evolvin...
Trends, Tokenization & Treasuries: Cardano's Frederik Gregaard Talks Enterprise Adoption | Blockcast 77
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In town for Token2049, Fredrick Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, joined host Takatoshi Shibayama in the studio to discuss the evolution of the...
Bridging TradFi & Crypto: Reap's Daren Guo on Stablecoin Innovation | Blockcast 76
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Daren Guo, co-founder of Reap, a company pioneering stablecoin infrastructure for modern ...
Licensed to Shill VI: Decentralization Dilemma - Why Security is Key to Crypto's Future | Blockcast 75
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Licensed to Shill panel is joined by Blockhead's DeFi writer, Jon Liu, to discuss the infamous Blockchain Trilemma – the c...
Yat Siu on the Future of Crypto: AI, Blockchain, and Creativity | Blockcast 74
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands discusses the implications of AI on jobs, the importance of nurturing creativity in edu...
Institutional Stake-hodlers: stETH vs stVaults vs Sales Cycle | Blockcast 73
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lido Ecosystem Foundation's head of institutional relations Kean Gilbert hops on Blockcast to confirm that institutions are here, after a long jo...
Licensed to Shill V: GENIUS & CLARITY Act - Policy, Governance and Much Needed Clarity | Blockcast 72
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The passing of the CLARITY Act last month was a landmark moment for the industry. At last, lawmakers committed to writing legislation to classify digi...
How Nook is Simplifying DeFi Lending & Making Crypto Accessible to the Masses | Blockcast 71
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tec...
Future-Proofing Crypto: Quranium's Quantum Revolution | Blockcast 70
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Takatoshi Shibayama speaks to Kapil Dhiman, co-founder and CEO of Quranium, a quantum-proof blockchain. They discuss Kapil's journey from a CPA t...
Licensed to Shill IV: Tokenized Securities - Ownership & Rights; Navigating Crypto Transparency | Blockcast 69
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Takatoshi Shibayama, Lisa Jy Tan, and Nikhil Joshi look at a token transparency framework and the responsibilities of disclosure. They also chat about...
Ripple's Journey: From Payments to Financial Solutions | Blockcast 68
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Eric van Miltenburg, SVP of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, discussing the APEX 202...
The Intersection of AI & Blockchain Technology with Node Foundry's Abhinav Ramesh & Vinay Mohan | Blockcast 67
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Takatoshi Shibayama explores the intersection of AI and blockchain technology with guests Abhinav Ramesh and Vinay Mohan, co-founders ...
Licensed to Shill III: Understanding the MAS's Licensing Requirements | Blockcast 66
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama discusses the recent regulatory changes in Singapore's crypto landscape with guests Hagen ...
Building Regulated Crypto Infrastructure | Blockcast 65
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Takatoshi sits down with Anastasia Plotnikova, CEO of Fideum, a regulated digital asset infrastructure company operating across Lithu...
Licensed to Shill II: M&A Mania, Token Launchpads, and the Rise of Bitcoin Corporates | Blockcast 64
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Licensed to Shill, the Blockcast crew dives headfirst into the industry's accelerating maturity, turbocharged by eye-popping M...
Bridging Ethereum to Solana: Scaling Web3 with Neon EVM's Davide Menegaldo | Blockcast 63
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Taka sits down with Davide Menegaldo, a true crypto OG, to explore his journey from Bitcoin maximalism to building infrastructure at ...
Singapore's Bitcoin Candidate Jeremy Tan on Disrupting Politics & Finance | Blockcast 62
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&ap...
Unveiling Crypto’s Hidden Rates Market With Rho Protocol's Alex Rvykin | Blockcast 61
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Takatoshi Shibayama speaks with Alex Ryvkin, founder of Rho Labs, about the launch of Rho Protocol, the first institutional-grade mar...
Coinbase's Ecosystem Play & Asia's Crypto Landscape | Blockcast 60
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Hassan Ahmed, the Country Director for Coinbase Singapore, for an insightf...
How Startale Group is Building "Web3 for Billions of Users" | Blockcast 59
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how Web3 will reach billions? Tune in as we chat with Sota Watanabe, CEO of Startale Group about his ambitious vision. Startale&ap...
Licensed to Shill: Current state of Ethereum, Hidden Road Acquisition, Next Gen of Fintech | Blockcast 58
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Takatoshi Shibayama is joined by Nikhil Joshi, chief operating officer, Emurgo, and Lisa JY Tan, founder and founding economist, Economics Design...
Inside the Crypto & AI-Powered Adult Playground with Oh's Nic Young | Blockcast 57
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what happens when AI, crypto, and the adult entertainment industry collide?This week, Blockcast delves into the developing space of digi...
Lombard Co-Founder Jacob Phillips on Bitcoin DeFi's Challenges and Innovations | Blockcast 56
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Chris Yu Explains How SignalPlus is Disrupting the Crypto Options Market | Blockcast 55
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Mezo APAC Lead Kathy Zhu on the Evolving Role of Bitcoin | Blockcast 54
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Mantle Ecosystem Lead Jess Zeng Talks Liquid Staking, Institutional Adoption, DeFi | Blockcast 53
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 transiti...
Talos Head of APAC Samar Sen Talks Institutional Crypto Adoption and Regional Expansion | Blockcast 52
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Takatoshi Shibayama (ex-Copper, now Ledger APAC Head) chats with Samar Sen (APAC Head at Talos) about Talos's institutional-grade crypto tra...
The Next Wave of DeFi with Infinex's Kain Warwick | Blockcast 51
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Syn...
Future DAO CEO Mathew Markman on Surviving Rugpulls & Building Communities | Blockcast 50
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Currently serving as the CEO of Future DAO and Etheleo Decisions, Mathew Markman is currently pursuing a PhD in Future Studies. Blending Web3 with cut...
Navigating Cycles, Macro Trends, and Real Utility with Tangent's Jason Choi | Blockcast 49
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Jason Choi, general partner at crypto prop shop Tangent, for a candid exploration of crypto market...
Independent Reserve Co-Founder and CEO Lasanka Perera on Longevity in the Crypto Industry | Blockcast 48
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having established the first cryptocurrency exchange to be licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Lasanka Perera is a veteran of the l...
Aethir's Mark Rydon on Scaling Decentralized Cloud Computing | Blockcast 47
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cega's Arisa Toyosaki Talks User-Friendly DeFi Options | Blockcast 46
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After gaining tech and product skills at Google in Tokyo, Arisa Toyosaki co-founded Sega, a DeFi protocol focused on structured investment products in...
Crypto Structured Products with SOFA.org's Augustine Fan | Blockcast 45
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
Moongate's Peter Hui on Organising the Perfect Crypto Event | Blockcast 44
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to organise the best crypto event? Whether it's annual industry staples like Token 2049 or a one-off crypto rave side event, We...
Luca Prosperi on How M^0 is Creating a Crypto Dollar | Blockcast 43
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Blockcast, we speak with Luca Prosperi, co-founder and CEO at M^0 Labs, whose man-bun and genial personality belies battle scars from...
Token2049 Special: Circle, Chiliz, and Gemini Insights in Singapore | Blockcast 42
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F1 and Token2049 week has raced past us and while we're glad to see the industry's wildest week in the rearview mirror, we'd be amiss t...
Cardano's Charles Hoskinson on Beating Solana in a Fight Night and Beating Kamala Harris on Election Night | Blockcast 41
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this TOKEN2049 special episode, we sat down with #crypto veteran and industry legend, Charles Hoskinson. As synonymous with Cardano as Vitalik Bute...
Playing Safe in Web3 With Failsafe CEO Aneirin Flynn | Blockcast 40
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the first iteration of Blockcast hosted by Copper Head of Revenue APAC, Takatoshi Shibayama, who will take on the role of host in upco...
Animoca Brands Founder Yat Siu on the Metaverse's Relevancy in TradFi Crypto Adoption | Blockcast 39
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a yearly tradition, Blockhead caught up with Yat Siu once again in Bali at Coinfest 2024. Since our last catch-up with the Animoca Brands fou...
Coinfest Special: Blockhead Goes to Bali (Again) | Blockcast 38
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to bask in the SOL, it's that time of the year for the Blockhead team to put on their shades, sunscreen, and slides. Returning to Bali for ...
Crypto Asset Trading and Risk with Coinhako’s Kelvin See | Blockcast 37
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the world of crypto trading with Kelvin See, the Head of Trading at CoinHako. Kelvin brings a unique perspective, having t...
The Stable Future of Stablecoins With Trillion's Collin Cheong | Blockcast 36
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From practising M&A law in Beijing and Singapore for various law firms to serving as the director of legal and corporate development at Coinhako, ...
The Future of Liquid Staking with pSTAKE Finance's Mikhil Pandey | Blockcast 35
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, we take a deep DeFi dive into the murky waters of liquid staking with former Product Lead of Persistence Labs and co-fou...
Breaking Down Web3 Barriers with Wush's Jaye Foo | Blockcast 34
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, we reconnect with Jaye Foo, a familiar face in the Web3 scene. We delve into his journey as a musician, entrepreneur, an...
The World of Stablecoins With Kast & JaffCap's Raagulan Pathy | Blockcast 33
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Blockcast dives into the world of stablecoins with stablecoin guru Raagulan Pathy, the former Asia Pacific lead for Circle. We'll...
Understanding Regional Expansion With Crypto.com’s Karl Mohan | Blockcast 32
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quickly becoming a household name for crypto supporters, as well as an equally recognisable brand for sports fans, Crypto.com has already established ...
Navigating Market Movements: Insights from GoingOnChain & BRN’s Valentin Fournier | Blockcast 31
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, we welcome regular guest Going OnChain/Huat Kueh and BRN analyst Valentin Fournier to discuss the latest market movement...
Unlocking the Potential of Web3 With EMURGO’s Nikhil Joshi | Blockcast 30
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Blockcast dives into the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain technology. We explore Nikhil Joshi's journey...
SuperAI Special Featuring Opsec, Bitdeer, Sahara AI, 0G | Blockcast 29
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're coming to you from from SuperAI - Asia's premier and largest artificial intelligence (AI) conference. Held in Singapore at ...
Julian Hosp: Cake Co-Founder U-Zyn Chua "Revealed His True Colours" | Blockcast 28
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Hosp has spent the last decade establishing a formidable name for himself in the crypto space. As a Cake Group co-founder, Hosp left his TenX d...
Crypto & Web3 in Southeast Asia with ICN's Steven Suhadi | Blockcast 27
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a closer look at the crypto media space and the exciting opportunities for Web3 adoption in Southeast Asia. Our guest, Steven Suhad...
Building a Digital Country With Draper Nation's Vikram Bharati | Blockcast 26
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard of digital money, you may have heard of digital identities, but have you heard of a digital country? Draper Startup House Global Fou...
Is it Game Over for Web3 Gaming in 2024? TriliTech (Tezos Ecosystem) Global Head of Gaming Says No | Blockcast 25
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Diablo to FIFA to Final Fantasy to Pokemon, here at Blockhead, we're big fans of gaming. But despite our love for gaming and our ardent pass...
How to (Not) Get a Job in Crypto - Randstad's Rumi Mohd Reveals Web3 Recruitment Secrets | Blockcast 24
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Blockhead, we love working in Web3. But what are the challenges in securing a job in crypto? With markets wildly fluctuating from bull to bear...
Blockcast in Bangkok: Meow (Jupiter), TokenUnlocks, Sumsub, and Cryfi | Blockcast 23
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings from the heart of Southeast Asia! This week, we're coming to you live from Bangkok, Thailand, where the buzz of Money 20/20 Asia and So...
Mt Gox’s Mark Karpeles on the Hack That Shaped Crypto | Blockcast 22
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Credited with being one of the world's first bitcoin exchanges – accounting for up to 80% of trading volume during its peak – Mt Gox first la...
From "Tezos Lady" to Launching a Web3 Venture Builder: Katherine Ng Discusses Her Journey & Vision for Katashe | Blockcast 21
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Ng might be leaving her Tezos days behind her, but the former TZ APAC MD is taking her experience and channeling her Web3 wisdom into a new ...
The Rise of Blockchain-Specific Cloud Solutions With Nirvana Labs' Dan Burke | Blockcast 20
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world of blockchain is booming, but traditional cloud providers just don't cut it for these specialized workloads. In this episode of Blockca...
Layer 3 Blockchain Technology With zkLink's Vince Yang | Blockcast 19
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blockcast! Today, we're venturing into the bleeding edge of blockchain technology with Vince Yang, CEO of zkLink. They're buildin...
Straight to Zero | Blockcast 18
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of Blockcast, where dreams of crypto riches ride the meme wave until they wipe out on the shores of reality.In the world...
Crypto Crime Insights With TRM Labs' Angela Ang | Blockcast 17
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the pioneering team for MAS’s Payment Services Act, Angela delves into her experience from within Singapore's regulator, reminding u...
The Future of Digital Asset Management With Darwinbit's Kimberly Jin | Blockcast 16
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the heart of digital asset management and the evolving landscape of crypto marketing in this episode of Blockcast, featuring Kimberly Jin, c...
Navigating the 2024 Crypto Landscape With Saison Capital's Looi Qin En | Blockcast 15
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the future of cryptocurrency in this episode of the Blockcast, where we explore the 2024 outlook for the blockchain and crypto industry. Wit...
Blockhead's 2024 Outlook: An Internal Reflection | Blockcast 14
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we turn the questions on to the Blockhead team, uncovering what Web3 goodness we're looking forward to in 2024. From crypto ETFs, to L...
StraitsX's Kenny Chan Discusses New License, Stablecoins, and Crypto Investing | Blockcast 13
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blockcast, we've invited Kenny Chan, StraitsX's Head and General Manager to dive into all things Stablecoins.Exploring th...
Ripple's Rahul Advani Talks SEC's Bitcoin ETF Approval, Regulation & Crypto in 2024 | Blockcast 12
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Blockcast, we sit down with Ripple APAC Policy Director, Rahul Advani, to discuss the SEC's historic decision to approve Bitc...
The Bitcoin Ecosystem is Dying and Ordinals are Here to Save It With Ordzaar's Naqib Noor | Blockcast 11
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin Ordinals have swarmed up our radars over the past few months, with news of their trading volume on marketplaces such as OKX surpassing establi...
Is a Crypto Bull Run Enough to Save NFTs? Ordinals Say Yes | Blockcast 10
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The buzzword of 2022, "NFT" fell on hushed tones through 2023's brutal crypto winter. Now that the market has entered bull-mode, are we...
2023 Round-Up: A Wild Year in Crypto ft. Author Kenneth Bok | Blockcast 9
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap the rollercoaster year of 2023 in the crypto world. We delve into the year's highs and lows, examining the industry's pi...
A Deep Dive Into Ethereum Home Staking ft. Stakesaurus | Blockcast 8
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never been a better time to be a solo staker on Ethereum. From the lower financial and technical barriers to entry to the abundant opportuniti...
CZ's Curtain Call, Singapore's Crypto Crusade, and Blast: Layer 2 or Layered Scam? | Blockcast 7
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of Blockcast, where we kick off with a discussion on Solana's recent price surge, unpacking the key factors driving...
Fireblocks' Jason Allegrante on Compliance and Crypto's Future | Blockcast 6
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Blockcast, where we delve deep into the evolving world of digital assets. In this episode, we're joined by Jason Al...
Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 Special ft OCBC, Sygnum & Circle | Blockcast 5
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Blockhead as we explore Singapore Fintech Festival 2023, talk to some of the leading exhibitors such as OCBC, Sygnum Bank and Circle, and discuss...
Memecoins: For the Culture or Serious Business? | Blockcast 4
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alright, fellow blockchain buffs and crypto connoisseurs, welcome back to Blockcast, your go-to spot for all things quirky and quizzical in the crypto...
Bitcoin 2024: Bull Run or Bull Rumour? | Blockspaces Special
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin just reached a new high not seen since early 2022. In this week's episode, we looked deep into the swirling currents of Bitcoin's po...
Raoul Pal does not care about CBDCs | Blockcast 3
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We got the opportunity to chat with Raoul Pal; economist, investment strategist, and CEO & co-founder of Real Vision. Our columnist Jon Reiter s...
Tammy Tay Lost Money on NFTs. That Hasn't Stopped Her | Blockcast 2
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Tay first made her mark as a successful influencer in Singapore, even if she hates the word. Now, she's dived face-first into the world of ...
"Buying your first NFT is like paying a tuition fee" NFT Asia's Clara Peh | Blockcast EP 1
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We present our very first Blockcast, the podcast about all things Web3 by Blockhead. In our inaugural episode, we sit down with Clara Peh of NFT Asia ...