The Banks Are Coming: Why Building Custodial Trust is Imperative

Final Settlement

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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-Intro & Current Market Overview

05:58-Stripe's Latest Acquisition & Its Implications

08:54-The Administrative Push For Stablecoins

14:46-SoftBank's Investment in Bitcoin Mining

17:55-Mitch Kochman's Journey to Onramp

20:44-Custody & Security in the Bitcoin Space

37:10-The Importance of Strong Custodial Practices

40:03-Multi-Institution Custody: A New Paradigm

41:49-Banking's Role in Bitcoin Custody

45:06-M&A Activity in the Banking Sector

55:58-Navigating Volatility & Market Cycles

01:05:22-The Future of Financial Products for Individuals

01:16:29-Outro & Disclaimer

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