
Onramp Bitcoin Media
Onramp Bitcoin Media
Bitcoin-native insights on markets, investing, and the future of finance.
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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.
Latest episodes

Feb 4, 2025 • 50min
The Scarcity Paradigm: Wealth Preservation in an Era of Debasement
Scarce Assets
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Tim Kotzman on X
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Scarce Assets: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which delves into the emergent role of bitcoin in finance professionals' strategies and outlooks. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Glenn Cameron, & Tim Kotzman, 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.
00:00-Introduction to Scarce Assets
04:43-Understanding Scarcity in Investments
10:29-Personal Investment Experiences & Insights
20:11-The Impact of Monetary Policy on Wealth
26:51-Changing Landscape of Capital Allocation
31:02-Exploring Alternative Investments
39:58-Sovereign Wealth Funds & Economic Strategy
48:17-Conclusion & Future Directions
49:42-Outro & Disclaimer
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Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 31min
Fed Speak, Gold ATHs, DeepSeek, State-Level Adoption, & BTC Dominance
The podcast dives into the Fed's influence on the market and Bitcoin's status as a legitimate asset. It explores state-level legislation that's paving the way for Bitcoin adoption and emphasizes institutional interest over altcoins. Tesla's Bitcoin accounting raises questions about corporate perception, while DeepSeek's release stirs discussions in US equity markets. The hosts examine Bitcoin's price dynamics against economic trends and the role of innovative custody solutions to secure digital assets.

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 6min
Constraints Breed Creativity | Liam Nelson | FS-019
Final Settlement
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Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media...
Final Settlement is a biweekly podcast that explores the breadth & depth of the bitcoin thesis—its underlying mechanics, ongoing development, real-world applications, & emergent role as sound capital.
We’ll cover current events, macro trends, investment insights, as well as our latest research on bitcoin and adjacent industries; and spotlight guests—builders, business owners, investors—to discuss their learnings from operating (or investing) with bitcoin as their hurdle rate.
Hosted by Brian Cubellis (CSO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), Michael Tanguma (CEO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), & Liam Nelson (Partner at Early Riders), Final Settlement goes beyond the conventional view of bitcoin as mere “digital gold” and explores how this groundbreaking technology can benefit society by rearchitecting how value is transferred, verified, stored, and invested.
00:00-Welcoming Liam Nelson to Early Riders
05:10-The Shift from Traditional Finance to Bitcoin
09:51-Skepticism in Traditional Finance
11:00-Understanding Altcoins vs Bitcoin
12:57-The Complexity of Bitcoin Adoption
17:16-The Role of Constraints in Innovation
21:02-AI Developments and Market Implications
31:03-Geopolitical Implications of AI Open Sourcing
34:40-Inefficiencies in Business and Bitcoin's Role
36:59-TrumpCoin and the Digital Asset Task Force
39:21-The Impact of Executive Orders on Bitcoin Custody
41:19-The Future of Bitcoin Custody and Banking Challenges
49:53-The Role of Bitcoin in a Multipolar World
53:29-Sovereign Game Theory and Bitcoin's Growing Importance
56:23-The Finite Nature of Bitcoin and Market Dynamics
57:52-The Competitive Landscape of Bitcoin Adoption
01:05:54-Outro & Disclaimer
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Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 9min
Bitcoin Treasuries with Acropolis | Chase Palmieri & Tim Kotzman | TLT-083
We're joined by Co-founder & CEO of Acropolis, Chase Palmieri and host of the Bitcoin Treasuries Podcast, Tim Kotzman, to discuss corporate bitcoin adoption, inauguration week insights, & more.
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00:00-Introduction and Inauguration Insights
03:37-Trump's Impact on Bitcoin and Strategic Reserves
06:37-The Rise of Memecoins and Market Dynamics
09:31-The Future of Bitcoin in Corporate Treasuries
11:51-Acropolis and Corporate Bitcoin Adoption
14:35-Navigating the Corporate Bitcoin Playbook
34:44-Understanding Bitcoin as an Asset
35:46-The Role of Corporate Treasury in Bitcoin
38:20-Corporate Strategy and Capital Markets
41:10-Private vs Public Companies in Bitcoin Adoption
44:00-Global Perspectives on Bitcoin Custody
46:02-The Future of Bitcoin Custody Solutions
48:41-Market Potential for Bitcoin in Corporate Treasuries
52:10-Acropolis and the Corporate Treasury Market
54:26-Single Point of Failure of the Week
01:08:39-Outro & Disclaimer
The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, 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.
Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

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Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 15min
Onramp Institutional Series | James Lavish & David Foley
James Lavish and David Foley, seasoned investment professionals, explore the expanding role of Bitcoin in today’s economy. They discuss the implications of the U.S. debt crisis and how Bitcoin serves as a neutral store of value amidst economic instability. The duo highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, underlining its potential for strategic investment. Additionally, they touch on overcoming skepticism through education and introducing innovative solutions for Bitcoin custody, setting the stage for a bright future in digital finance.

Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 25min
Why Bitcoin Belongs in Every Portfolio | Glenn Cameron | TLT082
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Bitcoin as a Strategic Asset for Family Offices
Onramp 2024 Shareholder Letter
The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, 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.
00:00-Welcoming Glenn Cameron as Global Head of Onramp Institutional
02:14-Glenn’s journey from TradFi to bitcoin
09:55-A message from Onramp
10:38-Understanding counterparty risk
19:53-The importance of custody in bitcoin ownership
35:34-The launch of Onramp Institutional
45:45-The importance of education & domain expertise
56:41-Understanding bitcoin is not “crypto”
01:07:14-Bitcoin as a strategic asset for Family Offices
01:14:00-Implications of political changes on bitcoin adoption
01:20:43-Single point of failure of the week
01:24:03-Outro & disclaimer
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Jan 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Institutions & Nation-States Have Arrived | Glenn Cameron | FS018
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Sovereign Game Theory
Onramp 2024 Shareholder Letter
Bitcoin Boosts Returns & Dampens Volatility in Traditional Portfolios
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.
00:00-Introduction to Final Settlement
04:23-Welcoming Glenn Cameron to Onramp
08:26-A message from Onramp
09:10-Advantages of the Onramp Bitcoin Trust
14:59-Market structure & its impacts on bitcoin adoption
22:10-Regulatory shifts & administrative tailwinds
27:03-Challenges for traditional financial advisors
33:55-Bitcoin as an “actively passive” allocation
41:01-Understanding bitcoin's unique role in portfolios
54:43-Sovereign game theory of bitcoin
01:08:37-Outro
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Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 25min
The Last Trade E081: Confronting the Chaos of Currency Collapse with Ralph Gebran
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New Frontier Podcast
The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, 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.
00:00 - Introduction to Ralph Gebran
05:34 - The Economic Collapse in Lebanon
10:22 - Economic Analysis, West vs. East
12:11 - A Message From Onramp
12:54 - Realities of Fiat Currency Debasement
16:22 - Life in the UAE: Infrastructure & Innovation
21:11 - Bitcoin Adoption & Regulatory Environment in the UAE
26:11 - Competition & Sovereign Game Theory
46:03 - The Evolving Landscape of Money
52:31 - Bitcoin's Emergent Role in Geopolitics
57:41 - Institutional Adoption & Financialization of Bitcoin
01:03:24 - Active vs. Passive Investment Strategies
01:18:30 - Single Point of Failure of the Week
01:24:24 - Outro
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Jan 3, 2025 • 1h 24min
The Last Trade E080: Corporate Catalysts & 2025 Outlook with Tim Kotzman
In this captivating discussion, Tim Kotzman, host of the Bitcoin Treasuries podcast and founder of energy-focused firms, delves into the evolving role of Bitcoin in institutional finance. He highlights how corporate entities, like MicroStrategy, are reshaping their treasuries with Bitcoin and the challenges they face in adoption. The conversation touches on strategic allocation and the implications of a Bitcoin reserve on corporate balance sheets. Kotzman also emphasizes the critical need for robust security measures as the landscape of digital asset ownership continues to change.

Dec 20, 2024 • 1h 28min
The Last Trade E079: Onramp X Google Fiber in Nashville
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Cam Doody on X
Brickyard VC
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This week we’re excited to bring you a special edition of The Last Trade: the following roundtable discussion was recorded on December 2nd in Nashville TN during an Onramp Private Client event co-hosted by Google Fiber at the Gibson Garage event space. Moderated by Onramp’s Brian Cubellis, the panel features Michael Tanguma, CEO & Co-founder of Onramp & Partner at Early Riders, Emily Trapani, Head of Sales at Google Fiber, & Cam Doody, Founder of Brickyard VC.
The conversation explores the intersection of technology, investment, and the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, with a focus on Nashville as a burgeoning hub for innovation. Panelists discuss their experiences in the tech industry, the importance of information asymmetries in driving value creation, and the implications of bitcoin as a digital protocol for value.
00:00-Introducing the Nashville Innovators Roundtable
01:35-Michael Tanguma, Emily Trapani, Cam Doody
06:00-Information asymmetries in emerging tech
16:35-Nashville as a modern hub for tech innovation
31:27-Bitcoin is the digitization of value
41:08-Bitcoin and AI's interconnection
44:15-The evolution of collaborative music production
47:44-A message from Onramp
48:27-Capital allocation in the age of bitcoin
55:40-Rethinking venture capital & measuring success
01:03:10-The mindset shift in founders & entrepreneurs
01:08:39-Understanding bitcoin as the best form of money
01:27:33-Outro
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