Onramp Bitcoin Media

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 July 1, 2024, Onramp's Head of Private Wealth, Cam Stromme, is joined by current and former US service members Wes Lippman, Lee Bratcher, and David Thayer, to discuss the topic of the alignment between bitcoin and military veterans.

0:00 - Introduction to Wes Lippman, Lee Bratcher, & David Thayer

4:31 - A message from Onramp

5:02 - Alignment between bitcoin & veterans

17:51 - Parallels of decentralization

24:42 - No bailouts in combat or bitcoin

29:30 - Translating skills & spreading bitcoin awareness

33:35 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

34:24 - Accountability & self-sufficiency

41:07 - Motivations across the miliary & bitcoin

44:51 - Bitcoin's impact on combat & kinetic warfare

57:17 - Engaging with the military community

1:02:46 - Outro

Bitcoin & Veterans: A Natural Alignment

https://onrampbitcoin.com/bitcoin-amp-veterans-a-natural-alignment/

Bitcoin Veterans: https://bitcoinveterans.org/

Operation Bitcoin: https://operationbitcoin.io/

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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 Ryan MacLeod

8:17 - A message from Onramp

8:47 - Misconceptions around nuclear power

15:25 - Costs & benefits of power generation sources

27:07 - Safety concerns & risks of nuclear

37:58 - Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

43:45 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

44:35 - Synergies between bitcoin mining & nuclear

50:39 - Orange-pilling the nuclear industry

54:04 - Vision of a hybrid power system on a bitcoin standard

1:02:58 - Political will & regulatory hurdles for nuclear power

1:05:24 - Resources & wrapping up

1:11:26 - Outro

Ryan MacLeod: https://x.com/NuclearBitcoinr

Disclaimer: the views expressed by Ryan MacLeod on this podcast are his own and do not reflect those of his employer

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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 back Mark Connors

3:06 - A message from Onramp

3:36 - The aimlessness of “crypto”

9:18 - MicroStrategy's bitcoin strategy

22:00 - Ramifications of broken money

25:53 - AI, meme coins, hype cycles, & narratives

33:21 - Uncertainty surrounding Nvidia

41:58 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

42:47 - The debt problem & interest expense

48:50 - Inherent biases of institutional allocators

55:56 - Unique performance characteristics of BTC

1:04:50 - Impacts of late stage fiat & alpha decay

1:10:53 - Bitcoin as a viable remedy

1:14:50 - Political influence & embracing innovation

1:18:46 - Bitcoin provides optimism

1:23:11 - Outro

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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 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 Natalie Brunell & Sam Callahan

6:34 - A message from Onramp

7:04 - Driving bitcoin adoption through education

15:09 - Challenges of creating fresh content & research

21:50 - Reaching new audiences & investors

27:06 - Shifts in policy & politics surrounding bitcoin

34:47 - Bitcoin’s potential to fix economic incentives

40:22 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

41:11 - Journalists’ role in questioning narratives

46:06 - Assessing sideways price action

52:45 - Geopolitical & macro topics of interest

1:01:01 - Focusing on bitcoin 101 content

1:03:57 - Corporate treasury adoption accelerating

1:10:45 - Outro

Natalie Brunell: https://x.com/natbrunell

Sam Callahan: https://x.com/samcallah

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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 Shalin Madan & Formidium

10:36 - A message from Onramp

11:07 - Experience building new infrastructure

18:30 - Upgrading the fund administration space

25:09 - Taking a hands-on approach to investing

30:49 - The progression & disruptive potential of AI

35:25 - Leveraging deflationary technologies

41:21 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

42:11 - The increasing scarcity of bitcoin

47:24 - Negative & positive potential impacts of AGI

51:56 - Mainstream politicians embracing bitcoin

58:03 - Formidium’s Alts Marketplace

1:02:50 - Fiduciary duty of understanding bitcoin

1:04:18 - Intricacies of digital asset fund administration

1:07:31 - Looking ahead & wrapping up

1:15:43 - Outro

Formidium links:

https://x.com/Formidium

https://www.linkedin.com/company/formidiumcorp/

https://formidium.com/

https://www.altsmarketplace.com/

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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

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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 Mark Valek & discovering sound money

6:12 - A message from Onramp

6:43 - Founding Incrementum & focusing on hard assets

15:27 - Volatility, position sizing, & portfolio management

25:21 - The geopolitical backdrop & counterparty risk

41:45 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

42:34 - Issues with a debt-based financial system

49:54 - The combination of gold & bitcoin

58:38 - Bias & complacency in traditional finance

1:02:10 - Transitioning to a sound monetary system

1:08:13 - Different flavors of money printing

1:17:12 - Alignment between gold bugs & bitcoiners

1:21:25 - Outro

Incrementum Funds:

https://www.incrementum.li/en/investment-funds/

In Gold We Trust Report:

https://www.incrementum.li/en/ingoldwetrust-report/

The Rise of Hard Assets:

https://www.crescat.net/the-rise-of-hard-assets/

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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 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...

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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

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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

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