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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 Mark Yusko

05:17 - Bitcoin Pizza Day and Market Milestones

11:07 - Japanese Bond Market Dynamics

14:17 - Historical Context of Currency and Bonds

20:07 - Tariffs and Economic Consequences

23:17 - China's Role in Global Economics

26:06 - Masa Son and Long-Term Vision

32:16 - Bitcoin Treasury Strategies and Market Dynamics

36:11 - Jurisdictional Arbitrage and Market Advantages

41:20 - The Role of Charisma and Authenticity in Leadership

46:02 - The Importance of Individual Decision-Making in Investing

53:07 - The Evolution of Information Access in Investing

01:03:00 - Identifying Talent: Lessons from Coaching

01:06:06 - The Future of Stablecoins and Bitcoin

01:13:04 - The Global Asset Landscape and Bitcoin's Position

01:18:44 - Courage in Investment: Embracing Innovation

01:21:39 - The Future of Money: Digital Gold and Beyond

01:32:32 - Outro and Disclaimer

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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, 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 - Intro to Ethan Peck and His Role at Strive

06:27 - The Shift from ESG to Bitcoin Advocacy

09:11 - Engagement Strategies and Shareholder Proposals

12:00 - Challenges of Bitcoin Adoption in Corporations

16:45 - Identifying Internal Advocates for Bitcoin

21:19 - Bitcoin as the Real Hurdle Rate

24:05 - Capital Allocation Decisions and Bitcoin

30:11 - The Necessity of Bitcoin Adoption for Survival

32:20 - The Role of Shareholder Activism in Bitcoin Adoption

37:14 - Corporate Governance and Bitcoin Treasury Companies

39:50 - The Evolving Landscape of Bitcoin Asset Management

54:13 - Future Trends in Bitcoin Adoption and Structured Products

01:01:24 - Navigating SEC Regulations and Corporate Proposals

01:10:25 - Outro and Disclaimer

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Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.

00:00 - Introduction and Market Overview

02:51 - Bond Yields and Economic Implications

06:00 - The Role of AI in Economic Deflation

09:04 - Bitcoin's Position in a Changing Economy

11:52 - Challenges in AI Investment

15:09 - The Future of SaaS and AI

17:53 - The Impact of Bitcoin on Business Models

21:02 - The Consciousness Shift in Understanding Bitcoin

23:54 - The Role of Curiosity in Bitcoin Adoption

26:47 - The Future of Industry and Services in the US

38:59 - The Impact of AI on Business Models

41:13 - Inflation, Debt, and the Role of Bitcoin

43:06 - Reshoring Manufacturing and Economic Uncertainty

44:43 - The Future of Bitcoin in Venture Capital

51:26 - Challenges of Bitcoin Adoption in Corporations

54:09 - The Importance of Education in Bitcoin Understanding

01:01:32 - Security Concerns in Bitcoin Custody

01:04:49 - The Future of Bitcoin in Venture Capital Strategies

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Links discussed:

https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/about-us/usrating.html
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/trump-wraps-up-gulf-tour-with-1-4-trillion-investment-pledge-from-uae-over-10-years

Keep up with Michael:

https://x.com/MTanguma
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/

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https://x.com/BackslashBTC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/

Keep up with Liam:

https://x.com/Lnelson_21
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/

Keep up with Cam:

https://x.com/camdoody
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-doody-b489a124/
https://www.justlaybrick.com/

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Matthew Pines on X // Bitcoin Policy Institute // BPI Policy Summit

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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 Matthew Pines

04:02 - US-Saudi Investment Forum Overview

08:09 - Geopolitical Implications of US Foreign Policy

18:44 - Monetary Reordering and Dollar Dominance

26:55 - Central Banks and Federal Debt Dynamics

32:50 - Bitcoin's Role in the Global Monetary System

41:59 - The Role of Capital in Strategic Competition

44:30 - Covert Operations and Financial Markets

46:26 - The Intersection of Bitcoin and National Security

48:40 - The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Discussion

49:22 - Tipping Points in Bitcoin Policy

56:31 - The Future of Bitcoin in U.S. Policy

59:26 - Balancing Bitcoin Acquisition and Dollar Confidence

01:02:22 - Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Bitcoin Acquisition

01:06:55 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Disruption

01:10:08 - The Overton Window Shift for Bitcoin

01:13:54 - Disruptive Advanced Technologies

01:16:00 - The Convergence of Bitcoin, AI, and Energy

01:18:59 - BPI's Role in Bitcoin Advocacy

01:22:52 - The Future of Bitcoin and Decentralization

01:24:37 - Outro and Disclaimer

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Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.

00:00 - China-US Trade Negotiations and Tariffs

03:09 - Impact of Treasury Yields on Negotiations

06:07 - Bitcoin's Market Dynamics and Predictions

08:59 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies: Opportunities and Risks

11:49 - Corporate Treasuries and Bitcoin: A New Paradigm

17:08 - Mergers and Acquisitions in the Crypto Space

20:11 - The Future of Bitcoin Derivatives and ETFs

26:50 - Market Sentiment and Institutional Interest

29:05 - The Asymmetry of Bitcoin Understanding

30:01 - Legislative Challenges and Bitcoin Dominance

33:06 - Global Regulatory Landscape and Bitcoin Adoption

36:13 - The Value Proposition of Bitcoin vs. Proxy Assets

38:58 - Retail Interest and Psychological Barriers

42:08 - Building Consumer Applications for Bitcoin

44:51 - Emerging Trends in Bitcoin Legislation

48:03 - On-Ramping New Users to Bitcoin

51:04 - Influencer Impact on Bitcoin Perception

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Links discussed:

https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-42.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-vote-advance-crypto-bill-bipartisan-talks-trump-rcna205328

https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/coinbase-ceo-on-why-the-exchange-didnt-bet-farm-on-bitcoin/

https://www.coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-to-acquire-deribit-becoming-the-most-comprehensive-global-crypto-derivatives-platform

https://www.bis.org/publ/work1265.pdf?utm_medium

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Michael Tanguma, Founder and CEO of Onramp, joins the show to discuss his journey to Bitcoin, Onramp's Early Riders venture firm, and a big Onramp announcement.

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Tim Kotzman on X // Michael Tanguma on X

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Recapping MSTR earnings

7:00 - Michael’s take on the announcement of 21 Capital

11:54 - Michael’s journey to Bitcoin and founding Onramp

21:56 - Where Onramp is today and its flagship product

27:26 - How Onramp educates consumers on its offerings

38:30 - Onramp’s venture firm Early Riders

49:25 - Where Onramp is going from here

53:04 - Where to find Michael online

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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 - Welcoming Robert Breedlove

05:27 - Retail Participation and Market Dynamics

08:30 - Understanding Bitcoin's Value Proposition

11:13 - The Great Awakening and Media Paradigm Shift

14:30 - Bitcoin as a Solution to Economic Challenges

17:18 - Bitcoin's Position Among Global Assets

20:21 - The Evolution of Money and Bitcoin's Role

23:23 - The Simplicity and Truth of Bitcoin

32:40 - State Adoption and Bitcoin's Role

37:20 - The Game Theory of Bitcoin Adoption

41:28 - Bitcoin as a Catalyst for Change

46:14 - Decentralization and Governance

01:03:44 - Corporate Adoption and Treasury Strategy

01:07:42 - Bitcoin as a Savings Technology

01:13:37 - Democratization of Knowledge and Information

01:15:07 - The Future of Bitcoin and AI Integration

01:22:18 - Onramp Trade: Simplifying Bitcoin Access

01:24:02 - Outro and Disclaimer

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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, 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 - Market Overview and Economic Landscape

16:02 - The Role of Gold and Bitcoin in Current Economy

29:37 - The Bond Market's Impending Crisis

31:18 - The Shift Towards Gold and Neutral Assets

34:47 - Understanding the Sovereign Debt Crisis

36:58 - The Role of Central Banks and QE

39:46 - China's Gold Reserves vs. U.S. Reserves

41:52 - The Value of Gold in a Crisis

43:10 - BRICS and Global Gold Dynamics

47:31 - Integrating Bitcoin into Traditional Assets

49:10 - The Need for a Monetary Reset

50:55 - Lessons from the 1970s Market Volatility

55:54 - The Relationship Between China and Bitcoin

58:46 - The Arms Race for Sound Money Assets

01:10:46 - Navigating the Fourth Turning: Historical Context

01:18:46 - The Future of Money: Deflation and Accountability

01:21:30 - The Journey of Education and Awareness

01:30:10 - Outro & Disclaimer

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