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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 14min

Final Settlement E009: Corporate Bitcoin Adoption with eBay's 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 (Head of Strategy & Research 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 - Introduction to Mason Carter 8:45 - A message from Onramp 9:15 - Navigating the corporate landscape at eBay 16:50 - Integrating bitcoin into existing businesses 21:28 - Hype cycles & capital destruction 32:28 - Corporate treasury adoption of bitcoin 39:13 - Inflation & nominal vs real returns 44:48 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 45:37 - Death of the traditional 60-40 portfolio 51:47 - Embracing deflationary technology 58:47 - WeWork & the broken venture model 1:04:15 - Infrastructure gaps for bitcoin adoption 1:09:45 - Bringing talented individuals into bitcoin 1:13:27 - 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/
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 22min

The Last Trade E054: Gold, Bitcoin, & Counterparty Risk with Mark Valek

Expert Mark Valek discusses sound money, hard assets, portfolio management, counterparty risk, debt-based financial system flaws, gold & bitcoin combo, biases in finance, transition to sound monetary system, different money printing methods, alignment between gold bugs & bitcoiners
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Jun 11, 2024 • 55min

Scarce Assets E012: Anthony Scaramucci – Conviction, Humility, & Resilience

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 Anthony Scaramucci 4:26 - A message from Onramp 4:56 - Navigating the volatility of new technologies 9:27 - Goldman & Wall Street in 90s 15:39 - Being humbled by financial markets 23:30 - The flywheel of institutional adoption 30:15 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 31:04 - The shifting political & regulatory landscape 34:04 - Career risk associated with bitcoin adoption 41:59 - Psychology of position sizing 48:47 - How to cultivate resilience in life 54:26 - Outro From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience: https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Street-Wh... 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/
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Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 30min

The Last Trade E053: Educational Empowerment with Paul Nylen

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 Paul Nylen 7:42 - A message from Onramp 8:12 - Educating the next generation 22:27 - Wisconsin Pension Fund allocates to bitcoin 31:04 - Factors influencing pension fund allocations 37:27 - The growing cultural acceptance of bitcoin 46:03 - Onramp Branches 46:33 - Potential catalysts of institutional inflows 56:00 - Custodial tradeoffs & Multi-Institution Custody 1:16:49 - Ongoing maturation & bitcoin development 1:22:08 - Educational rabbit holes 1:29:20 - 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/
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 21min

Final Settlement E008: Rethinking Financial Primitives with Mark Connors

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 (Head of Strategy & Research 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 - Introduction to Mark Connors 9:01 - A message from Onramp 9:32 - Recognizing flaws of the incumbent system 23:40 - Opportunity cost & bitcoin as the true cost of capital 34:39 - ETFs: positives, negatives, & risks 44:41 - Onramp Branches 45:11 - Leveraging bitcoin's native properties 50:22 - The need for reliable on-ramps & off-ramps 1:05:58 - Educating prospective investors 1:10:22 - Psychological biases & humility 1:16:18 - Price appreciation & thesis validation 1:20:01 - 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/
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May 31, 2024 • 1h 23min

The Last Trade E052: Bitcoin is Winning with NVK

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 NVK 5:32 - A message from Onramp 6:02 - COLDCARD Q & bitcoin hardware 11:34 - Authentication & verification methods 20:26 - Shifting regulatory dynamics 24:29 - Inflation, debasement, & real returns 28:18 - Bitcoin is winning 41:10 - Impacts of institutional adoption 45:16 - Onramp Branches 45:46 - The messy nature of monetary upheaval 54:18 - Game theory of permissionless money 59:47 - Incentives driving bitcoin adoption 1:07:25 - Stablecoins, ecash, & cypherpunk tools 1:15:39 - Grokking The Last Trade 1:22:49 - Outro Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/ Bitcoin.Review Podcast: https://bitcoin.review/ 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/
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May 28, 2024 • 59min

Scarce Assets E011: James Lavish – How to Protect Your Purchasing 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 - Intro to James Lavish 4:03 - A message from Onramp 4:33 - Evolution of The Informationist newsletter 7:17 - The importance of financial education 14:39 - Impacts of inflation & debasement 24:36 - Tax policies & wealth destruction 27:49 - Geopolitical risks & the military budget 32:54 - Inevitability of money supply expansion 35:54 - Onramp Branches 36:24 - Bitcoin's monetization path 40:53 - Institutional capital flows 53:40 - Credit opportunities in bitcoin 56:25 - Looking ahead & wrapping up 58:02 - Outro The Informationist Newsletter: https://jameslavish.substack.com/ 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/
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 1min

Onramp Webinar Series E002: Bitcoin Inheritance Planning with Amanda Kita

Amanda Kita, Attorney at Stradley Ronon, discusses bitcoin inheritance planning with Cam Stromme. They cover key management, legal title, trusts, tax planning, gifting strategies, and estate planning considerations. Audience Q&A session included.
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 21min

The Last Trade E051: From Charles Schwab to Bitcoin with 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 - Intro to Rich Kerr 10:25 - A message from Onramp 10:55 - Studying economic theory 15:45 - From Charles Schwab to finding bitcoin 23:10 - Opportunities & threats for RIAs 30:21 - Assessing 13F filings of BTC ETFs 34:11 - The need for bitcoin-native services 40:22 - Existing vs net new buyers 46:05 - Direct ownership vs price exposure 48:40 - Onramp Branches 49:10 - Catalysts of institutional adoption 58:25 - Bitcoin-only & the regulatory landscape 1:03:03 - Building robust & trusted services 1:07:12 - Custodial risk considerations 1:12:10 - Political game theory 1:15:40 - Looking ahead & wrapping up 1:20:43 - 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/
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May 22, 2024 • 1h 16min

Final Settlement E007: Value 4 Value (Part II) with Sam Means of Wavlake

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 (Head of Strategy & Research 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 - Introduction to Sam Means & Wavlake 4:42 - A message from Onramp 5:12 - Challenges in the traditional music industry 14:22 - Intermediaries & rent seeking 19:28 - Monetizing content with bitcoin & open protocols 29:00 - Bringing ‘value for value’ mainstream 33:56 - Ticketing with bitcoin, lightning & nostr 39:52 - Onramp Branches 40:23 - Ticketbot from Wavlake 46:46 - Superfans & gamifying fandom 52:50 - Catalyzing adoption of Wavlake 1:04:35 - Improving monetization methods 1:15:06 - Outro Download Wavlake: https://app.wavlake.com/ 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/

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