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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

Dec 17, 2024 • 57min
Scarce Assets E023: Dennis Porter – Bipartisan Bitcoin Breakthroughs
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Satoshi Action Fund
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.
00:00-Introduction to Dennis Porter
02:48-The impact of recent elections on bitcoin policy
12:24-State-level initiatives & legislative successes
21:35-Future opportunities for bitcoin legislation
28:27-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
29:10-The rise of bitcoin progressive states
41:34-The importance of Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
47:42-The urgency of legislative action
56:05-Outro
Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 27min
Onramp Webinar Series E005: Bitcoin is the Ultimate Savings Technology
The Onramp Webinar Series is a dedicated forum for investors to learn about the fundamental merits of the bitcoin thesis, the asset's custodial considerations, & more.
In this session, recorded on December 11th, 2024, Onramp's Jesse Myers and Bram Kanstein explore bitcoin's full potential and its critical role as a savings technology. We discuss bitcoin's scarcity dynamics, market cycle positioning, and how it offers a solution to continued monetary debasement caused by unsustainable debt and money creation.
Download 'Bitcoin's Full Potential Valuation' by Jesse Myers
00:00-Intro to the Onramp Webinar Series
01:07-Challenges of traditional savings methods
05:40-Bitcoin is the ultimate savings technology
06:26-A message from Onramp
07:10-Bitcoin's valuation & market potential
15:00-Bitcoin's supply & demand mechanics
29:10-Long-term outlook & adoption of bitcoin
41:28-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
42:56-Monetary premium & the global asset landscape
51:58-Market cycles & on-chain metrics
01:02:26-Custody solutions & bitcoin adoption
01:07:22-Gold vs. bitcoin: the future of hard assets
01:12:00-The persistent problem of fiat debasement
01:26:18-Outro
Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 17min
The Last Trade E078: Securing Six-Figure Bitcoin with Bram Kanstein
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Bitcoin For Millennials
Cam Stromme on X
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 back Bram Kanstein & Cam Stromme
19:46-A message from Onramp
20:30-Near-term volatility vs. long-term thinking
33:32-Accelerating corporate bitcoin adoption
42:52-Shifting the Overton Window
47:14-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
48:42-Retail vs. institutional adoption
58:33-Harsh realities of bitcoin ownership
01:12:15-The evolution of bitcoin custody
01:16:55-Outro
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Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 27min
The Last Trade E077: The Institutional Case for Bitcoin with Daniel Batten & Samuel Roberts
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The Bitcoin ESG Forecast
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Cartwright
UK Pensions Allocate to Bitcoin
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-Intro to Daniel Batten & Sam Roberts
06:10-A message from Onramp
07:18-Importance of time in the market
15:43-Understanding monetary premiums
23:43-Evolving institutional perspectives on bitcoin
30:18-Bitcoin is the ultimate ‘ESG’ asset
42:16-Evaluating bitcoin exposure for pension schemes
47:19-Assessing counterparty risk in bitcoin custody
51:00-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
52:28-Risk mitigation, transparency, & wealth preservation
01:02:30-Avoiding common mistakes & distractions
01:10:56-Alpha in a bitcoin-only focus
01:16:18-2025 outlook for institutional adoption
01:26:27-Outro
Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Dec 4, 2024 • 51min
Final Settlement E017: Countdown to Bitcoin Institutional Day with Allen Farrington & Harris Irfan
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In this special episode of Final Settlement, we’re gearing up for the highly anticipated Onramp MENA Bitcoin Institutional Day, taking place on December 10th, 2024, in Abu Dhabi. This exclusive event, sponsored by Axiom, Early Riders, and Onramp MENA, promises to be a pivotal moment for institutional Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East.
Register for the event here
Seats are limited and subject to approval.
We dive into key topics that will shape the narrative at Bitcoin Institutional Day:
Islamic Finance Meets Bitcoin: Harris Irfan unpacks the compatibility between Bitcoin and Sharia principles, emphasizing how Bitcoin could align with the ethical roots of Islamic finance.
Bitcoin Venture Capital: Allen Farrington sheds light on the hidden potential of Bitcoin companies, debunking misconceptions and showcasing why Bitcoin venture capital is a smart play for investors.
The Future of Custody: Michael Tanguma discusses the critical role custody solutions play in institutional adoption, highlighting how multi-institution custody can solve the single points of failure seen in traditional systems.
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Ralph Gebran on X
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Axiom on X
Axiom on LinkedIn
Early Riders on X
Early Riders on LinkedIn
00:00-Introduction
02:32-Bitcoin and Islamic Finance: A New Frontier
05:27-Bitcoin Venture Capital: Opportunities and Challenges
09:49-The Importance of Custody in Bitcoin Investment
15:10-Understanding Bitcoin's Characteristics and Islamic Principles
21:10-Navigating Bitcoin ETFs: Risks and Rewards
31:34-The Future of Bitcoin Reserves and Institutional Adoption
Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 22min
The Last Trade E076: Bitcoin Enables Ethical Finance with Harris Irfan
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Onramp's new Bitcoin IRA product
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Harris Irfan on LinkedIn
Cordoba Capital Markets
Onramp MENA
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 Harris Irfan
08:44-A message from Onramp
09:52-The evolution of Islamic finance
18:33-Unsound money misaligns incentives
23:41-The intersection of bitcoin & Islamic finance
30:35-Bitcoin enables ethical finance
38:54-The role of Zakat & government in society
43:38-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
45:06-Low time preference, efficiency, & human progress
52:20-Different frameworks for convincing skeptics
59:03-Islamic finance & misconceptions about bitcoin
01:05:56-The evolution of bitcoin custody
01:12:47-Opportunities for bitcoin adoption in MENA
01:21:10-Outro
Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Nov 25, 2024 • 42min
Wake Up Call (11.25.24): Brennan Warble, Partner at Active Capital Partners
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Active Capital Partners
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.

Nov 23, 2024 • 1h 16min
The Last Trade E075: Tailwinds Tipping the Scales with James Van Straten
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Onramp's new Bitcoin IRA product
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James Van Straten on CoinDesk
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-Intro to James Van Straten of CoinDesk
11:21-A message from Onramp
12:29-James’ journey into bitcoin
14:17-The role of the halving in bitcoin cycles
20:31-Institutional adoption & ETF dynamics
24:51-Market sentiment & future predictions
30:41-Michael Saylor's impact on bitcoin adoption
35:22-MicroStrategy's financial maneuvers
40:46-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
42:14-The role of financial advisors in bitcoin investment
48:21-Shifting career risks for financial advisors
51:55-The future of real estate & bitcoin
57:20-Bitcoin's resilience against economic pressures
01:02:30-Ethereum's decline & bitcoin's ascendancy
01:15:31-Outro
Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Nov 19, 2024 • 57min
The New Frontier E007: Navigating Faith & Finance with Abubakar Nur Khalil
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Recursive Capital
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In this episode, hosts Ralph Gebran & Harris Irfan joined by Abubakar Nur Khalil, a Bitcoin Core contributor and CEO of Recursive Capital, to explore Bitcoin’s transformative impact on Islamic finance and financial freedom. As a thought leader and advocate for ethical finance, Abubakar shares his journey into Bitcoin and how it aligns with his faith and values as a Muslim.
00:00-Introduction
02:54-The Technological Fascination with Bitcoin
05:58-Becoming a Bitcoin Core Contributor
08:50-Faith and Bitcoin: A Personal Journey
11:59-Engaging Scholars on Bitcoin's Halal Status
15:11-Addressing Concerns: Volatility and Speculation
18:02-Bitcoin's Social Impact and Community Building
20:53-The Future of Islamic Finance and Bitcoin
24:06-Transitioning to a New Financial System
31:02-Building on Existing Knowledge
33:26-The Journey Towards Halal Finance
37:38-Bitcoin as a Tool for Moral Adherence
41:34-The Nigerian Experience with CBDCs
44:39-Current Projects and Future Directions
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.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 54min
Wake Up Call (11.18.24): Noelle Acheson, Author of The 'Crypto is Macro Now' Newsletter
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Noelle Acheson on LinkedIn
Crypto is Macro Now newsletter
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.