

Onramp Bitcoin Media
Onramp Bitcoin
Onramp Bitcoin Media
Bitcoin-native insights on markets, investing, and the future of finance.
https://onrampbitcoin.com/
The Last Trade
Bitcoin meets macro.
Onramp Media’s flagship show covering markets, monetary policy, tech, and the shifting tides of global finance.
Final Settlement
Building on Bitcoin.
A biweekly dive into Bitcoin applications, protocol development, and early-stage venture—brought to you by Early Riders.
Scarce Assets
Bitcoin for professionals.
Conversations with allocators and finance pros on portfolio strategy, hard money, and the rise of digital scarcity.
Bitcoin-native insights on markets, investing, and the future of finance.
https://onrampbitcoin.com/
The Last Trade
Bitcoin meets macro.
Onramp Media’s flagship show covering markets, monetary policy, tech, and the shifting tides of global finance.
Final Settlement
Building on Bitcoin.
A biweekly dive into Bitcoin applications, protocol development, and early-stage venture—brought to you by Early Riders.
Scarce Assets
Bitcoin for professionals.
Conversations with allocators and finance pros on portfolio strategy, hard money, and the rise of digital scarcity.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 26, 2024 • 56min
Wake Up Call (8.26.24): Paul Scudellari, Founder of RIApex
Wake Up Call is a weekly show that will be streamed live on LinkedIn every Monday morning. To catch the premier of each episode, follow Onramp’s LinkedIn page and add Wake Up Call events to your calendar. After the live premier on LinkedIn, we will distribute each episode across Onramp Media’s podcast channels and youtube page.
Wake Up Call aims to educate financial professionals on the merits of the bitcoin investment thesis, how this asset class represents both a threat to legacy financial service businesses and an opportunity to differentiate oneself to retain and attract new business.
Hosted by Mark Connors, Onramp’s Head of Global Macro Strategy, and Rich Kerr, Onramp’s President of Managed Wealth, this show seeks to provide financial professionals the “wake up call” they need, prompt them to have an open mind with respect to bitcoin, rethink their prior assumptions, become more educated on the topic, and learn from others who are already farther down this path.
Mark and Rich bring a combined 60+ years of experience across traditional markets and financial services, and will share their unique perspectives in how their peers and colleagues can approach the realm of bitcoin. Wake Up Call will feature guests from various backgrounds and industries, who will share their own journeys to bitcoin and how others can get up to speed.

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 33min
The Last Trade E062: The Evolution of Bitcoin Custody with Brian Cubellis & Bradley Chambers
Brian Cubellis, an expert in Bitcoin custody solutions, and Bradley Chambers, a knowledgeable figure in Bitcoin and finance, delve into the evolution of Bitcoin custody. They discuss the unique custodial properties of Bitcoin and the incentives behind multi-institution custody. The conversation emphasizes mitigating risks and scaling Bitcoin for broader adoption. They also explore the psychological barriers individuals face with self-custody and the critical need for secure, user-friendly custody solutions as Bitcoin matures.

Aug 21, 2024 • 41min
Wake Up Call (8.19.24): Fred Pye, Founder & Director of 3iQ Digital Holdings
Wake Up Call is a weekly show that will be streamed live on LinkedIn every Monday morning. To catch the premier of each episode, follow Onramp’s LinkedIn page and add Wake Up Call events to your calendar. After the live premier on LinkedIn, we will distribute each episode across Onramp Media’s podcast channels and youtube page.
Wake Up Call aims to educate financial professionals on the merits of the bitcoin investment thesis, how this asset class represents both a threat to legacy financial service businesses and an opportunity to differentiate oneself to retain and attract new business.
Hosted by Mark Connors, Onramp’s Head of Global Macro Strategy, and Rich Kerr, Onramp’s President of Managed Wealth, this show seeks to provide financial professionals the “wake up call” they need, prompt them to have an open mind with respect to bitcoin, rethink their prior assumptions, become more educated on the topic, and learn from others who are already farther down this path.
Mark and Rich bring a combined 60+ years of experience across traditional markets and financial services, and will share their unique perspectives in how their peers and colleagues can approach the realm of bitcoin. Wake Up Call will feature guests from various backgrounds and industries, who will share their own journeys to bitcoin and how others can get up to speed.

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
Scarce Assets E016: Alex Thorn – Bitcoin is King
Scarce Assets: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which delves into the emergent role of Bitcoin in finance professionals' strategies and outlooks. Hosted by CFP, Andy Edstrom, and former hedge fund manager, Jesse Myers, Scarce Assets provides invaluable insights for wealth managers aiming to outperform their peers in the decades ahead.
Finance professionals everywhere know about stocks and bonds, but the macroeconomic outlook requires that serious investors pay close attention to another category: Scarce Assets.
0:00 - Introduction to Alex Thorn
10:50 - A message from Onramp
11:33 - Bitcoin advocacy with the Democratic party
18:55 - Challenges facing ethereum
23:16 - Market cycles, memecoins, & ETFs
32:52 - Collateralized bitcoin & WBTC
41:27 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
42:54 - Navigating bitcoin's volatility
55:05 - Potential launch of bitcoin ETF options
1:01:37 - Outro
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 24min
The Last Trade E061: The Great Deleveraging with Sam Callahan
Join Sam Callahan, a specialist in Bitcoin and traditional finance, as he discusses the yen carry trade's impact on market volatility and the fragility of the financial system. He emphasizes the importance of understanding counterparty risk and Bitcoin's liquidity profile as a superior asset class. The conversation explores the challenges banks face with Bitcoin custody and ETF regulations, alongside the growing trend of corporate treasury adoption. Callahan also shares insights on incentives driving Bitcoin's future adoption and the significance of networking in the crypto space.

Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 16min
The New Frontier E003: Navigating Economic Shifts in the Middle East with Saifedean Ammous
Onramp Media Special Feature!
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In this episode, economist Saifedean Ammous explores the benefits of monarchies and how they contribute to the Middle East’s evolving economic landscape. He delves into the region’s shift away from oil dependency, discussing the strategies behind economic diversification. Additionally, Saifedean examines the intersection of Austrian economics with Islamic finance, providing unique insights into how these frameworks can shape the future of the region’s financial systems.
Make sure to check out Saifedean.com: https://saifedean.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saifedean/
X: https://x.com/saifedean
0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - The Economic Transformation of the Gulf Countries
18:01 - Understanding Austrian Economics: Subjective Value and Human Action
28:13 - The Potential Future of Economic Policies in the Middle East
38:59 - The Intersection of Austrian Economics and Islamic Finance
42:29 - Bitcoin: A Solution for Islamic Finance
48:34 - Bitcoin’s Impact in Conflict Zones
52:13 - The Importance of Education on Sound Money Principles
55:55 - Opportunities for Bitcoin Mining in the Middle East
The New Frontier is a dynamic, bitcoin-centric podcast that bridges the gap between the transformative world of Bitcoin and the unique financial landscape of the Middle East, covering both conventional and Islamic finance.
Join us as we uncover the potential of Bitcoin to secure and propagate purchasing power through time, making it the essential asset for savvy investors in the region and beyond.
Check out our Website: www.onrampmena.com
Contact us: https://www.onrampmena.com/contact-us

Aug 12, 2024 • 52min
Wake Up Call (8.12.24): Sander Read & Corey Roun from Lyons Wealth Management
Wake Up Call is a weekly show that will be streamed live on LinkedIn every Monday morning. To catch the premier of each episode, follow Onramp’s LinkedIn page and add Wake Up Call events to your calendar. After the live premier on LinkedIn, we will distribute each episode across Onramp Media’s podcast channels and youtube page.
Wake Up Call aims to educate financial professionals on the merits of the bitcoin investment thesis, how this asset class represents both a threat to legacy financial service businesses and an opportunity to differentiate oneself to retain and attract new business.
Hosted by Mark Connors, Onramp’s Head of Global Macro Strategy, and Rich Kerr, Onramp’s President of Managed Wealth, this show seeks to provide financial professionals the “wake up call” they need, prompt them to have an open mind with respect to bitcoin, rethink their prior assumptions, become more educated on the topic, and learn from others who are already farther down this path.
Mark and Rich bring a combined 60+ years of experience across traditional markets and financial services, and will share their unique perspectives in how their peers and colleagues can approach the realm of bitcoin. Wake Up Call will feature guests from various backgrounds and industries, who will share their own journeys to bitcoin and how others can get up to speed.

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
The Last Trade E060: Living Through Hyperbitcoinization with Jackson Mikalic
Jackson Mikalic, a hyperbitcoinization expert, delves into the transformative implications of Bitcoin as a reserve asset. He discusses the fragility of the current financial system, linking it to recent economic turmoil and the role Bitcoin can play in providing stability. The conversation highlights nation-states stockpiling Bitcoin and the political dynamics surrounding it. Mikalic also emphasizes the need for long-term thinking amidst market volatility and the importance of secure custody methods to safeguard Bitcoin in today's uncertain landscape.

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 18min
Scarce Assets: Episode 185 of The Investor's Podcast
Andy Edstrom, a CFP and Bitcoin advocate, and Jesse Myers, a former hedge fund manager, explore the evolving political landscape around Bitcoin, emphasizing how anti-Bitcoin stances may backfire in elections. They dive into the exciting intersection of AI training and Bitcoin mining, discussing how these technologies can enhance mining efficiency. The duo also forecasts potential economic benefits stemming from this convergence, offering listeners a glimpse into the future of cryptocurrency in our rapidly changing world.

Aug 5, 2024 • 48min
Wake Up Call (8.5.24): Contextualizing the Global Market Selloff with Jackson Mikalic
Wake Up Call is a weekly show that will be streamed live on LinkedIn every Monday morning. To catch the premier of each episode, follow Onramp’s LinkedIn page and add Wake Up Call events to your calendar. After the live premier on LinkedIn, we will distribute each episode across Onramp Media’s podcast channels and youtube page.
Wake Up Call aims to educate financial professionals on the merits of the bitcoin investment thesis, how this asset class represents both a threat to legacy financial service businesses and an opportunity to differentiate oneself to retain and attract new business.
Hosted by Mark Connors, Onramp’s Head of Global Macro Strategy, and Rich Kerr, Onramp’s President of Managed Wealth, this show seeks to provide financial professionals the “wake up call” they need, prompt them to have an open mind with respect to bitcoin, rethink their prior assumptions, become more educated on the topic, and learn from others who are already farther down this path.
Mark and Rich bring a combined 60+ years of experience across traditional markets and financial services, and will share their unique perspectives in how their peers and colleagues can approach the realm of bitcoin. Wake Up Call will feature guests from various backgrounds and industries, who will share their own journeys to bitcoin and how others can get up to speed.