About this episode
Nishal Shetty, CEO and Founder of WazirX, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss the rapid evolution of cryptocurrency in India, global adoption trends, and how platforms like BlockCard are transforming everyday crypto usage.
As a leading voice for India’s crypto movement, Nishal shares his journey from launching WazirX to navigating regulation, innovation, and community-building — all while working to make digital assets more accessible to millions.
💡 In this episode:
• Nishal Shetty’s story — from entrepreneur to crypto exchange pioneer
• How WazirX helped drive mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and crypto in India
• The impact of regulation, innovation, and education on emerging crypto markets
• Introduction to BlockCard — a platform enabling crypto payments at 50+ million merchants worldwide
• Insights into how crypto cards and exchanges bridge the gap between blockchain and daily life
🎧 A forward-looking conversation on how India’s crypto ecosystem is setting the tone for the next wave of global adoption — featuring one of its most influential leaders.
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Episode Partner: BlockCard – empowering users to spend crypto globally at over 50 million merchants. Learn more: https://getblockcard.com
Hosted by Bitcoin.com News Media
Aug 4, 2020
