Onramp Bitcoin Media Inside Venezuela's Regime Change, Global Asset Seizures, Dollarization & Currency Wars
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Jan 5, 2026 Discover the intriguing dynamics of inflation and asset trends, with insights into rising gold, silver, and Bitcoin. The conversation dives into how stablecoins are shaping the economies of countries like Venezuela. Regulatory shifts facilitating institutional crypto adoption are examined, along with security risks and custody solutions for digital assets. The hosts explore the psychological aspects of Bitcoin adoption and the implications of AI on content proliferation. Tether's strategic positioning in global markets sparks discussion on the future of transactions.
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Inflation Drove 2025's Asset Flows
- Inflation was the dominant, persistent theme of 2025 and shaped individual, business, and state behavior.
- That macro pressure accelerated demand for scarce assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin.
Hyperbolic Venezuela Anecdote
- Michael joked about capturing the Venezuelan president and maybe taking 600,000 Bitcoin to illustrate chaotic geopolitics.
- The anecdote framed the conversation about Venezuela, regime change, and dollar stablecoin adoption.
Regulatory Shift Unlocked Institutional Entry
- 2025 saw large regulatory pivots: rescinded rules, new guidance, and passage of the Genius Act.
- Those shifts unblocked institutional entry and product launches across custody, staking, and ETPs.
