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This chapter explores the complex dynamics of digital currencies, particularly focusing on Bitcoin's role in finance. It highlights the introduction of OnRamp Guardian, a new product designed to enhance security and client trust in the evolving landscape of digital asset management.

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Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.

00:00 - Introduction and Market Overview

02:57 - Stripe's Stablecoin Chain and Industry Reactions

05:57 - David Marcus' Perspective on Centralized Control

09:00 - Decentralization vs. Centralization in Crypto

12:03 - The Future of Payments and Corporate Influence

14:57 - World Liberty Financial and the Illusion of Decentralization

17:32 - Hyperliquid: A New Player in the Market

32:47 - The Rise of Prediction Markets and Decentralization

37:06 - Sovereign Accumulation of Bitcoin

43:48 - India's Unexpected Crypto Adoption

47:00 - Tether's Investment in Gold and Bitcoin

55:51 - The Future of Money: Gold vs. Bitcoin