The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & 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 - GameStop's Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

06:26 - Market Sentiment and Price Dynamics

09:30 - Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Trends

18:32 - Inflation and Monetary Policy Impact on Bitcoin

21:40 - Societal Trends and Financial Nihilism

24:30 - The Future of Bitcoin and Government Involvement

46:10 - MetaPlanet and Political Connections in Bitcoin

53:10 - The Rise of Stablecoins and Their Implications

01:06:14 - Upcoming Events and Future Prospects

01:08:36 - Outro & Disclaimer

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Final Settlement // Connect with Onramp // Connect with Early Riders // Connect with Native

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.

00:00-The Evolution of Insurance in Bitcoin

10:48-Understanding the Market Gaps

15:52-Innovations in Bitcoin Insurance

20:56-Challenges in Current Insurance Models

25:45-The Future of Insurance in Bitcoin

37:14-The Cost of Custody: Understanding Hidden Risks

40:38-Multi-Institutional Custody: A New Paradigm

47:01-Fault Tolerance and Redundancy in Custody Solutions

50:40-The Emotional and Physical Risks of Custody

52:50-The Need for Better Insurance Solutions

57:36-The Mutual Model of Insurance in Bitcoin

01:01:49-Corporate Adoption and Risk Management

01:05:59-The Future of Community-Driven Insurance

01:11:32-Reimagining Financial Structures for Bitcoin

01:15:10-Outro & Disclaimer

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Special Feature: Onramp & Arch on Bitcoin-Backed Lending with Peter Duan

Onramp's New Lending Product

The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X // Bram Kanstein on X

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & 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 & Market Analysis

06:26-Understanding Bitcoin's Asymmetrical Opportunity

09:28-Public Perception and Adoption of Bitcoin

12:25-Bitcoin as a Savings Technology

15:27-Comparing Bitcoin and Traditional Assets

18:33-The Role of Gold in the Modern Economy

21:24-Bitcoin's Volatility and Market Confidence

24:27-Central Banks and Bitcoin Reserves

27:28-Security Risks in Digital Assets

30:23-Budget Neutral Strategies for Bitcoin Acquisition

46:43-Governments’ Approach to Bitcoin and Strategic Reserves

54:39-The Role of Insurance in Bitcoin Custody

01:05:58-Future Market Movements and Bitcoin's Potential

01:13:04-Outro & Disclaimer

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Scarce Assets // Jackson Mikalic on X // Bob Griffin on X // CactusPEAK Digital

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, 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 Bob Griffin & CactusPEAK

02:33-Bob Griffin's Journey in Finance

08:30-The Coffee Shop Revelation: Discovering Bitcoin

10:32-Transition from Traditional Finance to Bitcoin

14:34-Understanding Bitcoin vs. Other Digital Assets

21:31-Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin: Current Landscape

28:32-The Role of Consultants in Institutional Investing

34:29-Future of Bitcoin in Institutional Portfolios

42:59-The Role of Regulation in Institutional Adoption

43:56-Pensions and the Need for Bitcoin

47:48-Liquidity and Institutional Perspectives

50:28-The Disconnect in Understanding Bitcoin

53:56-Gold and Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis

58:12-Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Finance and Bitcoin

01:02:23-The Future of Bitcoin in Institutional Portfolios

01:11:45-Investment Metrics and Regulatory Outlook

01:18:32-Outro & Disclaimer

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The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & 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 - Happy Birthday Timbo

03:39 - Bitcoin Price and Market Sentiment

06:42 - Volatility in Bitcoin and Broader Markets

12:26 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Implications and Expectations

15:41 - Government Embrace of Bitcoin: A Paradigm Shift

24:16 - The Digital Gold Rush: Future Prospects for Bitcoin

27:11 - Sovereign Game Theory and Global Competition

30:12 - Insights from the Bitcoin for America Summit

44:42 - Interest Rates and Government Debt Refinancing

52:41 - Binance's Regulatory Challenges and Market Positioning

55:54 - Opportunities for RIAs in the Bitcoin Space

01:02:46 - The Future of Bitcoin and Financial Institutions

01:14:46 - Outro & Disclaimer

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Final Settlement // Connect with Onramp // Connect with Early Riders // Connect with Acropolis

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.

00:00-USG SBR and Recent Price Action

09:48-Corporate Adoption and Institutional Interest

15:56-The Future of Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset

18:47-Insights from the Bitcoin for America Conference

21:48-The Intersection of Bitcoin and Stablecoins

35:05-The Future of Bitcoin Banking

40:35-Bitcoin is the Hurdle Rate

48:23-Building Efficient Businesses on Bitcoin

51:30-The Role of Banks in Bitcoin Custody

57:18-The Regulatory Landscape for Bitcoin

01:03:23-Acropolis and Bitcoin Treasury Strategies

01:08:30-Outro & Disclaimer

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The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X // Texas Blockchain Council // Lee Bratcher on X

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & 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 Lee Bratcher and TBC

03:34-The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill

06:41-Shifts in Federal and State Policy

09:25-The Role of Stablecoins and Bitcoin in the Economy

12:34-The Dynamics of Legislative Processes

15:17-Sovereign Nations and Bitcoin Adoption

21:21-State Competition in Bitcoin Legislation

24:30-The Importance of Education in Bitcoin Adoption

43:00-Custodial Challenges and Opportunities

51:12-Federal Level Developments and Strategic Reserves

01:01:34-Single Point of Failure of the Week

01:18:56-Outro & Disclaimer

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Final Settlement // Onramp's New Lending Product // Connect with Onramp // Connect with Early Riders // Arch Lending

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-Onramp & Arch Partnership

03:50-The Demand for Bitcoin-Backed Loans

06:58-How Bitcoin-Backed Loans Work

09:49-Customer Demographics and Market Reach

12:57-The Future of Bitcoin Lending

15:38-Understanding Pristine Collateral

18:43-Market Trends and Interest Rates

25:00-The Role of Banks in Bitcoin Lending

27:52-Key Takeaways from Bitcoin Investor Week

35:40-Outro & Disclaimer

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The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X // Onramp Launches Lending

00:00-Recapping Bitcoin Investor Week in NYC

04:32-Market Structure & Custody Challenges

10:35-Bitcoin Treasury Strategies

16:13-Counterparty Risk & Security Concerns

32:02-Bybit Hack Learnings

37:06-Navigating Loans & Leverage in Bitcoin

40:16-Understanding Bitcoin's Price Dynamics

49:29-The Role of Government in Bitcoin's Future

57:20-Optimism Amidst Market Volatility

59:41-Outro & Disclaimer

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & 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.