75 episodes

The Last Trade:
A weekly podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale.
Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, & a special guest.

Final Settlement:
A biweekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the Bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology.
Hosted by Brian Cubellis, Michael Tanguma, & a special guest.

Scarce Assets:
A biweekly podcast covering the emergent role of Bitcoin in finance professionals' strategies and outlooks.
Hosted by Andy Edstrom, Jesse Myers, & a special guest.

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The Last Trade:
A weekly podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale.
Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, & a special guest.

Final Settlement:
A biweekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the Bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology.
Hosted by Brian Cubellis, Michael Tanguma, & a special guest.

Scarce Assets:
A biweekly podcast covering the emergent role of Bitcoin in finance professionals' strategies and outlooks.
Hosted by Andy Edstrom, Jesse Myers, & a special guest.

    The Last Trade E053: Educational Empowerment with Paul Nylen

    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



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    • 1 hr 29 min
    Final Settlement E008: Rethinking Financial Primitives with Mark Connors

    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



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    • 1 hr 20 min
    The Last Trade E052: Bitcoin is Winning with NVK

    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



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    • 1 hr 23 min
    Scarce Assets E011: James Lavish – How to Protect Your Purchasing Power

    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/



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    • 58 min
    Onramp Webinar Series E002: Bitcoin Inheritance Planning with Amanda Kita

    Onramp Webinar Series E002: Bitcoin Inheritance Planning with Amanda Kita

    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, originally recorded on May 22, 2024, Onramp's Head of Private Wealth, Cam Stromme, is joined by Amanda Kita, Attorney at Stradley Ronon, to discuss the topic of bitcoin inheritance planning for ~45 min, with the remaining ~15 min designated for audience Q&A.



    0:00 - Intro to bitcoin inheritance planning

    3:47 - Key management & custodial considerations

    14:43 - A message from Onramp

    15:14 - Legal title, taxes, & estate planning

    27:38 - Different forms of trusts

    33:14 - Powers of attorney & asset management

    36:10 - Gifting, tax planning, & step-up in basis

    40:01 - Additional estate planning considerations

    44:35 - Audience Q&A

    1:00:37 - Outro



    Learn more about bitcoin inheritance planning:

    https://onrampbitcoin.com/bitcoin-inheritance-planning-secure-key-management-legal-title-transfer-strategies/



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    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Last Trade E051: From Charles Schwab to Bitcoin with Rich Kerr

    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



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    • 1 hr 21 min

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