MasterCard's $2B ZeroHash Acquisition Explained

Brian asks about MasterCard buying ZeroHash; Michael outlines ZeroHash's infrastructure role and implications for Bitcoin and stablecoins.

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Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…

Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.

00:00 - MasterCard's Acquisition of ZeroHash

02:57 - The Future of Bitcoin and Stablecoins

05:47 - Coinbase's Strategic Moves and Partnerships

12:05 - The Role of Traditional Finance in Crypto

17:46 - Trends in Stablecoins and Tokenization

23:42 - The Hype Cycle in Crypto and Its Implications

28:42 - Navigating the Crypto Spectrum

32:15 - The Evolution of Trust in Financial Products

34:32 - The Role of Institutional Trust in Crypto

38:01 - Understanding Credit Ratings in the Crypto Space

43:21 - AI Layoffs and the Future of Business

51:14 - The Impact of AI on Consulting and Business Models

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