Rumble CEO on Tether’s $775M Investment & Crypto’s Role In The Future Of Media | Chris Pavlovski

We are live at DC Blockchain Summit 2026 with Chris Pavlovski, the founder and CEO of Rumble. Crypto In America will be streaming on Rumble starting today! In this conversation, we discuss Tether’s $775M investment in Rumble, launching Rumble Wallet for creator tipping (Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold), rolling out Rumble Shorts, Rumble Cloud expansion, and why crypto and payments are core to Rumble’s long-term ecosystem. We also get into free-speech, global censorship battles, Rumble’s court win in France, and media shifts towards podcasts and live streaming.Follow Us On Rumble! https://rumble.com/user/CryptoInAmerica Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Chris2:00 - Tether’s Investment In Rumble (Wallet, Video Shorts and AI Plan)6:25 - Times Square Wallet Campaign7:57 - Creator Payments and Fees11:09 - Why Crypto Fits Rumble’s Ecosystem14:16-  Free Speech Versus Big Tech17:21 - Fighting Global Censorship20:18 - US Regulation22:42 - Rumble’s Audience Evolution26:58 - The Future Of Media 29:00 - Thanks Chris For Joining! #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america