

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
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Aug 2, 2024 • 57min
The New Frontier E001: Bitcoin And The Middle East
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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.
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Bitcoin’s role in the global financial landscape
4:40 - Bitcoin’s market dominance
6:42 - Bitcoin’s integration into traditional finance
9:41 - Bitcoin’s transformative power in traditional finance
14:35 - Bitcoin as a unique portfolio asset
19:18 - Bitcoin’s future evolution in global finance
24:42 - Financial landscape in the Middle East
30:51 - Bitcoin’s adoption in the Middle East
33:05 - Bitcoin’s potential impact on the Middle East
42:13 - Bitcoin and Islamic Finance
53:21 - The wrap up
Bitcoin and The Energy Revolution Article
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Jul 30, 2024 • 59min
Wake Up Call (7.29.24): Bitcoin Diligence for Pension Funds
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.
Onramp LinkedIn 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.

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 21min
Scarce Assets E015: The Undeniable Societal Benefits of Bitcoin with Troy Cross
Troy Cross, a Bitcoin expert and advocate, shares his insights on the societal benefits of cryptocurrency. He highlights information asymmetry and the need for education in Bitcoin adoption. The discussion dives into the environmental aspects of Bitcoin mining, presenting it as a responsible energy consumer compared to AI. Cross also addresses the philosophical implications of Bitcoin ownership and the challenges faced in academia regarding its acceptance. His advocacy emphasizes the transformational potential of Bitcoin in democratizing value transfer across society.

Jul 24, 2024 • 43min
Wake Up Call (7.22.24): Loren Asmus, Canterbury Consulting
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.
Onramp LinkedIn 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.

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 25min
The Last Trade E059: Multi-Jurisdiction Custody with Tetra Trust CEO, Didier Lavallee
The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host.
Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.
0:00 - Introduction to Didier Lavallee
5:22 - A message from Onramp
6:05 - Finding bitcoin & becoming CEO of Tetra Trust
16:25 - Foundations of reliable custodial solutions
20:31 - Navigating regulations across jurisdictions
26:54 - Proof of reserves & transparency
32:07 - Custody diversification & counterparty risk
40:42 - Fault tolerance of Multi-Institution Custody
46:24 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
47:52 - Eliminating single counterparty & single jurisdiction risks
54:10 - Benefits of Multi-Jurisdiction, Multi-Institution Custody
1:06:02 - The evolution of custodial standards
1:24:49 - Outro
Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly:
https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/
https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 20min
The Last Trade E058: Bringing Bitcoin Custody Out of The Dark Ages with Alex Saleh
Alex Saleh, Bitcoin custody expert, discusses improving Bitcoin UX, importance of custody, Onramp Multi-Institution Custody, education efforts, scalability, Trump's embrace of Bitcoin, US strategic Bitcoin reserve rumors, regulatory challenges, and momentum building for Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville.

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
Final Settlement E011: Founding Acropolis with Joe Ianni & Mason Carter
Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold."
Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age.
0:00 - Bitcoin adoption accelerating
5:54 - Introducing Acropolis
10:12 - A message from Onramp
10:55 - Backgrounds of Joe Ianni & Mason Carter
17:09 - Acropolis strategy & why now
21:21 - Custody, advisory, & ancillary services
29:51 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
31:20 - Acropolis Advisory Team
33:42 - Ownership assurances & bitcoin as a settlement layer
39:20 - Disrupting the status quo of treasury management
47:54 - Accumulation strategies & consultation
53:10 - Incentivizing long-term thinking
57:56 - Nashville conference, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?
1:00:56 - Wrapping up & looking ahead
1:04:31 - Outro
Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly:
https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/
https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

Jul 16, 2024 • 37min
Wake Up Call (7.15.24): Introducing A New Show from Onramp Media
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.
Onramp LinkedIn page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/onrampb
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.

Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 22min
The Last Trade E057: Embracing Bitcoin with Former Schwab Executive Rich Kerr
The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host.
Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.
0:00 - Welcoming Rich Kerr to team Onramp
4:32 - A message from Onramp
5:15 - CPI print, Yen intervention, & Fed policy
15:35 - Realities of inflation & purchasing power
25:58 - Government sales & ETF inflows
31:19 - Grassroots nature of retail adoption
37:38 - Career risk of NOT embracing bitcoin
41:35 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
43:03 - Emergent nature of institutional adoption
49:25 - The global problem of unfunded liabilities
1:02:43 - Rethinking employee benefits
1:07:28 - Focusing on the optimism of bitcoin
1:16:30 - Final thoughts & announcing Wake Up Call
1:21:08 - Outro
Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly:
https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/
https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
Scarce Assets E014: Matthew Pines – Technological Evolution & State Power
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 Matthew Pines
4:26 - A message from Onramp
5:09 - Global competition for scarce assets
16:00 - The changing world order thesis
31:02 - Digital threats & cybernetic security
41:47 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
43:14 - Software, ransomware, & enterprise evolution
57:15 - Techno-authoritarianism vs decentralization
1:03:24 - Bitcoin’s role in national security
1:13:20 - Bitcoin development & centralization risks
1:21:07 - Final thoughts on a transformative decade
1:23:48 - Outro
Matthew Pines:
https://x.com/matthew_pines
https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/matthew-pines
Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin (BPI):
https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/great-power-network-competition-bitcoin
Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly:
https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/
https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/