About this episode
Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, joins Bitcoin.com News Lead David Sencil at Bitcoin 2025 to talk about his bold vision to take on Big Tech — and why Rumble’s mission to defend digital freedom now includes a major Bitcoin strategy.
“We’re not trying to be a mini-Google. I want to be as big as Google,” Pavlovski declares, underscoring Rumble’s commitment to building an open, censorship-resistant alternative to centralized platforms. In this wide-ranging discussion, he reveals why Rumble purchased $20 million in Bitcoin, how the company is launching a Tether-backed non-custodial wallet, and what’s next in the battle for free speech online.
From YouTube bans to Rumble’s rapid growth as a pro-free-expression platform, Pavlovski offers a candid look at how decentralization, Bitcoin, and user sovereignty are shaping the future of the internet.
• Why Rumble sees Bitcoin as the foundation for digital freedom
• The $20M Bitcoin buy and what it signals about corporate adoption
• How Rumble’s new Tether-backed non-custodial wallet works
• Competing head-on with Google and YouTube’s centralized dominance
• The future of content, crypto, and censorship resistance
A must-listen for Bitcoin believers, content creators, and free speech advocates exploring how Rumble is using crypto and decentralization to build a more open and resilient digital economy.
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Chris Pavlovski – CEO of Rumble
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | rumble.com | @chrispavlovski
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Hosted by Bitcoin.com News Media
Jul 12, 2025
