Bitcoin.com News Interviews
In this conversation with Bitcoin.com News, WeChange CEO Rob Tökölyi shares why he pivoted from 16 years in traditional currency exchange to building the future of crypto on-ramps.
From surviving the regulatory gauntlet in Europe to making self-custody as simple as online banking, Robi discusses the real barriers to crypto adoption—and why stablecoins, not Bitcoin headlines, represent the everyday transformation ahead.
Guest: Robert Tökölyi, CEO of WeChange
Host: David Sencil
Recorded: March 11, 2026
In this conversation:
- His path from currency exchange entrepreneur to WeChange founder
- How non-custodial fiat-to-crypto on-ramps work (and why they're different)
- Why self-custody adoption requires better UX, not more tech-savvy users
- The regulatory double-bind: MiCA, the Bank of England, and why startups face a compliance arms race- Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin: which will drive real adoption?
- Why "crypto selling out to TradFi" is really about market sentiment, not fundamentals
About WeChange:
WeChange is a global, non-custodial fiat-to-crypto on-ramp and off-ramp platform headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.
In one transaction, users move money from their bank account directly to their crypto wallet with a flat 2.5% fee—no hidden charges, no intermediate steps. Unlike custodial exchanges, WeChange never holds user funds or keys, preserving the sovereignty that makes crypto revolutionary.
Links:
- Website: https://wechange.com/
- Twitter: @wechangeapp
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Crypto
00:23 - Appreciation and Introduction
00:36 - Robert's Background
01:28 - Transition to Crypto
02:48 - Challenges in Currency Exchange
04:15 - Introduction to Crypto
05:30 - Crypto and Regulation
07:13 - Introduction to WeChange
10:02 - Currency Exchange Process
11:46 - Simplifying Onboarding
13:15 - Bank Transfers and Delays
15:24 - Self-Custody Adoption
17:21 - Importance of Self-Custody
18:13 - Global Expansion Challenges
20:08 - Regulation and Compliance
22:17 - Thoughts on MICA
23:20 - Regulation Favoring Incumbents
25:11 - Future of Crypto
27:31 - Emotional Impact of Crypto
30:27 - Excitement for Stablecoins
31:21 - USD Dominance in Stablecoins
33:17 - Hungary's Perspective on Stablecoins
34:55 - Closing Remarks
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