CoinEx's Jeff Ko joins the Licensed to Shill panel to discuss the current state of crypto, institutional adoption, cybersecurity, and infrastructural challenges. THe panel shares their insights on how traditional finance is converging with crypto, the importance of fixing industry vulnerabilities, and the role of Web2 in driving Web3 adoption. More at Blockhead.co and join us on Telegram to stay up to date with the latest news. 🎙️ Hey there, Blockcast listeners! 🎙️ This podcast provides comme...
May 8
38 min
Colin Goltra, CEO of Morph, joins hosts Takatoshi Shibayama and Lisa JY Tan, alongside co-host Nikhil Joshi (CEO, Emurgo), to discuss agentic commerce, stablecoin payment infrastructure, and what it means for an AI agent to transact independently of its human creator. More at Blockhead.co and join us on Telegram to stay up to date with the latest news. 🎙️ Hey there, Blockcast listeners! 🎙️ This podcast provides commentary and discussion on cryptocurrency and related topics. It is intended for...
Apr 22
39 min
This episode digs into what actually happens after a protocol says it’s “decentralized.” Not the whitepaper version. The operational version. Tanisha Katara joins Taka, Lisa J.Y. Tan, and Nikhil Joshi to unpack how governance works once real money, real validators, and real incentives are involved. The conversation moves from academic theory to validator wealth concentration, then into AI agents negotiating with each other inside governance systems. Connect with Tanisha Katara: LinkedInTwitte...
Mar 3
35 min
The Middle East is poised to become a pivotal hub in the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. Countries within the region are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of integrating blockchain technology into their economic frameworks, energy markets, and geopolitical strategies, according to Lara Eggimann and Jeff Gorman, co-founders of Bitcoin Arabia, a strategic Bitcoin advisory and ecosystem builder that connects the global Bitcoin industry with the Middle East’s most powerful stakeh...
Feb 13
57 min
Licensed to Shill opens 2026 with a forward-looking conversation on the forces shaping the next phase of digital assets. Takatoshi Shibayama (Head of APAC, Ledger), Nikhil Joshi (COO, Emurgo), and Lisa JY Tan (Founder & Managing Director, Economics Design) share their expectations for the year ahead – where crypto infrastructure is maturing, where speculation is giving way to utility, and where new risks are emerging. They dig into the rise of stablecoins, AI-driven payments and customer ...
Jan 30
1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Blockcast, Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Marc Liu, the head of APAC for Jito Foundation. They discuss Mark's career journey from working at Ripple to his current role at Jito Foundation, exploring the evolution of payment systems and the transformative impact of blockchain technology. Key topics include the role of stablecoins, the challenges of cross-border payments, and the future of decentralized finance. Chapters:Introduction to Mark LiuCareer Journey from Ripple...
Jan 16
36 min
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Cais Manai, co-founder of TEN Protocol, to delve into the intricacies of blockchain privacy and decentralization. Cais shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin in 2012 to co-founding TEN Protocol, a project focused on integrating privacy into Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions. More at Blockhead.co and join us on Telegram to stay up to date with the latest news. 🎙️ Hey there, Blockcast listeners! 🎙️ This podcast provides comme...
Dec 12, 2025
37 min
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 Howe from the Global Finance Technology Network (GFTN) joins us to explore the untapped potential of this region, particularly focusing on Georgia's strategic role in the middle corridor. Takeaways Central Asia is a key hub for trade and innovation.Georgia's strategic location enhances its importance in the middle corridor.GFTN focuses on bridg...
Nov 28, 2025
43 min
Takatoshi Shibayama hosts Dr Sangmin "Sam" Seo and John Cho from the Kaia DLT Foundation. They discuss the merger of Kakao and Line to create the Kaia blockchain, the integration of stablecoins and DeFi into their messaging apps, and the strategies for attracting Web2 users to Web3. The conversation also covers the potential of stablecoins in cross-border remittance and the user journey from fiat to digital assets. Takeaways Kaia's merger of Japanese and Korean super apps aims to leverage blo...
Nov 14, 2025
39 min
This episode of Blockcast's Licensed to Shill features Gracie Lin, OKX Singapore CEO, alongside usual panelists Nikhil Joshi, Lisa JY Tan and host Takatoshi Shibayama, who revisit the contentious topic of token listing practices on exchanges. The conversation covers the evolving roles of centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges, with Lin highlighting that regulatory clarity will ultimately guide the industry's structure. All panelists agreed on the urgent need for standardiza...
Oct 27, 2025
39 min
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