EP-25 Coinbase APAC Head John on Growth and Singapore’s Role
Description
This transcript captures an interview between Colin and John O'Loghlen, Regional Managing Director of Coinbase in APAC, held at the Token 2049 conference in Singapore. The discussion covered John's background, Coinbase's international expansion, and insights into the future of crypto in the APAC region and China.
00:00 Brief Introduction
09:33 What Drives Coinbase’s International Expansion?
17:07 Which APAC Countries Are Most Important to Coinbase?
19:42 Is Compliance Key to Coinbase’s Global Expansion?
21:33 Is Base Central to Coinbase’s Future Strategy?
26:07 Singapore, Hong Kong, or Dubai: APAC’s Crypto Hub?
31:01 Will Offshore Exchanges Decline as Crypto Regulation Grows?
33:36 How Will a Trump Win Impact U.S. and Global Crypto?
35:38 Will China Open Up to Crypto in the Future?