Onramp Bitcoin Media Tether's Fedcoin, Thailand Banking Crisis, & The Shifting Monetary Order
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Sep 15, 2025 The podcast dives into Thailand's banking crisis, revealing vulnerabilities in centralized systems. It discusses how Bitcoin can offer resilience amid global financial instability. Listeners learn about the evolving perception of Bitcoin in investment portfolios and institutional interest from major players like NASDAQ. The conversation highlights innovations in micropayments and stablecoins, with a focus on Tether's plans. Throughout, the importance of decentralization in today's economy is emphasized, advocating for self-custody and financial independence.
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Bank Seizures Reveal Single-Point Risks
- Centralized freezes or seizures can trap honest customers' funds under the guise of investigations.
- Bitcoin and multi-institution custody reduce single-point-of-failure dependency and preserve external money outside such controls.
Adopt Multi-Institution Custody
- Use multi-institution custody where keys act on behalf of the individual to avoid being stuck if an exchange or custodian fails.
- Distribute custody across jurisdictions and providers to reduce legal and operational contagion risk.
Nepal's Youth Overthrew Gov't With Open Tools
- Nepal's youth used BitChat and Discord to coordinate protests and change government leadership.
- The episode highlights how open-source communication tools materially shift power toward coordinated citizens.