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Onramp Media

Onramp Media Bitcoin-native insights on markets, investing, and the future of finance. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ The Last Trade Bitcoin meets macro. Onramp Media’s flagship show covering markets, monetary policy, tech, and the shifting tides of global finance. Final Settlement Building on Bitcoin. A biweekly dive into Bitcoin applications, protocol development, and early-stage venture—brought to you by Early Riders. Scarce Assets Bitcoin for professionals. Conversations with allocators and finance pros on portfolio strategy, hard money, and the rise of digital scarcity.
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BlackRock, Trump, and the Great Bitcoin Repricing

The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Connect with Early Riders // 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 digi...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 18 min

Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies the New Altcoin ICOs?

Final Settlement // Connect with Onramp // Connect with Early Riders 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 - Intro and Key News of the Week 03:17 - The Rise of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 07:35 - Corporate Strategies and Bitcoin Adoption 13:28 - Nation States an...

Mar 31, 202550 min

Meme Meets Macro: GameStop Eyes a Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

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 ...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 9 min

A New Era of Coverage: Bitcoin Insurance Powered by Distributed Custody

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 i...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 16 min

The Ultimate Savings Tech: How Insurance Fortifies Bitcoin's Promise

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...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 14 min

Why Institutions Still Don’t Get Bitcoin—And What Will Change That

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...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 19 min

The U.S. Just Kicked Off the Bitcoin Gold Rush—Here’s What It Means

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 ...

Mar 14, 20251 hr 15 min

The Hurdle Rate Has Changed: Why America is Embracing Bitcoin

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 Ass...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 9 min

Everything’s Bigger in Texas: Front Running the U.S. SBR with Lee Bratcher of TBC

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...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 19 min

Pristine Collateral: Arch & Onramp's Vision for the Next Era of BTC Lending

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 adj...

Mar 06, 202536 min

NYC Bitcoin Investor Week Recap

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...

Feb 28, 20251 hr

How Bitcoin Could Solve the Global Pension Crisis with Strive CEO Matt Cole

Scarce Assets // Strive Asset Management // ⁠ Matt Cole on X // Jackson Mikalic on X // ⁠ Tim Kotzman on X // ⁠ Glenn Cameron on LinkedIn 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, Glenn Cameron, & Tim Kotzman, Scarce Assets provides invaluable insights for wealth managers aiming to outperform their peers in the decades ahead. Finance professionals everywher...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 2 min

Fort Knox Is Empty, Bitcoin Is the Reserve

The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X // Onramp Launches Lending 00:00 - Market Sentiment & Auditing Fort Knox 05:55 - Counterparty Risk in TradFi vs. Bitcoin 08:56 - Institutional Adoption & Its Implications 17:58 - Bitcoin’s Political Game Theory 21:02 - The Rise & Fall of Argentina’s Memecoin 29:45 - Accelerating the Bitcoin Education Process 35:43 - The Future of Banking & Bitcoin 43:28 - Leapfrogging Gold to Bitcoin 45:18 - DOGE Dividen...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 4 min

Why the Traditional 60/40 Portfolio Is Dead with Argo Chairman Peter Grosskopf

Scarce Assets Argo Digital Gold Jackson Mikalic on X Tim Kotzman on X Glenn Cameron on LinkedIn 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, Glenn Cameron, & Tim Kotzman, 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 mac...

Feb 19, 202551 min

Why the US Government Needs $1M Bitcoin with Larry Lepard

The Last Trade Connect with Onramp Onramp Terminal Tim Kotzman on X Larry Lepard on X The Big Print on Amazon 00:00-Welcoming Back Larry Lepard 02:32-‘The Big Print’ & Its Implications 10:02-Inflation, Tariffs, & Chaos in Gold Markets 14:18-Handicapping the Sovereign Debt Crisis 19:42-Global Shifts in Currency & Trade Dynamics 28:48-The Case for Bitcoin as Sound Money 30:33-State-Level Bitcoin Adoption 33:08-Balancing Gold & Bitcoin in Portfolios 39:58-The Future of Wealth Preser...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 25 min

The Banks Are Coming: Why Building Custodial Trust is Imperative

Final Settlement Connect with Onramp Connect with Early Riders 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, bus...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 17 min

Macro Noise, (Micro)Strategy, Fiscal Dominance, & Bitcoin Banks

The Last Trade Connect with Onramp Onramp Terminal Tim Kotzman on X 00:00-Geopolitical Shifts & Bitcoin's Resilience 06:30-Long-Term Trends in Bitcoin Adoption 09:15-State-Level Bitcoin Legislation 12:13-The Role of Stablecoins in the Global Economy 21:21-The Shift in Wealth Concentration 27:32-The Global Race for Bitcoin Adoption 30:14-Trump Bitcoin ETF & Market Implications 43:27-The Long Game of Bitcoin Adoption 49:46-The Nuances of Self-Custody 58:11-Inheritance & Bitcoin: Planni...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 15 min

The Scarcity Paradigm: Wealth Preservation in an Era of Debasement

Scarce Assets Jackson Mikalic on X Tim Kotzman on X Glenn Cameron on LinkedIn 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, Glenn Cameron, & Tim Kotzman, 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...

Feb 04, 202550 min

Fed Speak, Gold ATHs, DeepSeek, State-Level Adoption, & BTC Dominance

The Last Trade Connect with Onramp Tim Kotzman on X 00:00-Introduction to The Last Trade 02:54-FOMC, Gold ATHs, & Market Dynamics 08:13-The Fed's Role & Future Outlook 13:30-DeepSeek & Its Market Shockwaves 21:48-Capital Allocation Amidst Deflationary Tech 28:54-Tesla's Fair Value Accounting & Bitcoin Treasuries 33:25-Perception of Bitcoin as an Asset Class 39:56-State Legislation & Bitcoin Adoption 45:54-Wall Street's Growing Interest in Bitcoin 48:57-Market Fundamentals: Bi...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 31 min

Constraints Breed Creativity | Liam Nelson | FS-019

Final Settlement Connect with Onramp Connect with Early Riders 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, bus...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 6 min

Bitcoin Treasuries with Acropolis | Chase Palmieri & Tim Kotzman | TLT-083

We're joined by Co-founder & CEO of Acropolis, Chase Palmieri and host of the Bitcoin Treasuries Podcast, Tim Kotzman, to discuss corporate bitcoin adoption, inauguration week insights, & more. Connect with Onramp Acropolis Chase Palmieri on X Tim Kotzman on X 00:00-Introduction and Inauguration Insights 03:37-Trump's Impact on Bitcoin and Strategic Reserves 06:37-The Rise of Memecoins and Market Dynamics 09:31-The Future of Bitcoin in Corporate Treasuries 11:51-Acropolis and Corporate B...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 9 min

Onramp Institutional Series | James Lavish & David Foley

Onramp is joined by James Lavish & David Foley to discuss the bitcoin opportunity in 2025. Connect with Onramp This webinar was recorded on January 16, 2025, and represents the inaugural session of the Onramp Institutional Series, a monthly webinar series dedicated to helping institutional allocators gain a deep understanding of bitcoin and its evolving role within the broader financial landscape. We’ll cover a comprehensive syllabus of topics, exploring bitcoin’s fundamentals, the investmen...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 15 min

Why Bitcoin Belongs in Every Portfolio | Glenn Cameron | TLT082

Connect with the Onramp team Glenn Cameron on LinkedIn Onramp Institutional Bitcoin as a Strategic Asset for Family Offices Onramp 2024 Shareholder Letter The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purc...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 25 min

The Institutions & Nation-States Have Arrived | Glenn Cameron | FS018

Connect with the Onramp team Glenn Cameron on LinkedIn Sovereign Game Theory Onramp 2024 Shareholder Letter Bitcoin Boosts Returns & Dampens Volatility in Traditional Portfolios 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 (Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp) and Michael Tan...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 9 min

The Last Trade E081: Confronting the Chaos of Currency Collapse with Ralph Gebran

Connect with the Onramp team Ralph Gebran on X Onramp MENA New Frontier Podcast The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, 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...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 25 min

The Last Trade E080: Corporate Catalysts & 2025 Outlook with Tim Kotzman

Connect with the Onramp team Tim Kotzman on X Bitcoin Treasuries Podcast The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, 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 ...

Jan 03, 20251 hr 24 min

The Last Trade E079: Onramp X Google Fiber in Nashville

Connect with the Onramp team Emily Trapani on LinkedIn Cam Doody on X Brickyard VC Early Riders This week we’re excited to bring you a special edition of The Last Trade: the following roundtable discussion was recorded on December 2nd in Nashville TN during an Onramp Private Client event co-hosted by Google Fiber at the Gibson Garage event space. Moderated by Onramp’s Brian Cubellis, the panel features Michael Tanguma, CEO & Co-founder of Onramp & Partner at Early Riders, Emily Trapani, ...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 28 min

Scarce Assets E023: Dennis Porter – Bipartisan Bitcoin Breakthroughs

Connect with Onramp Dennis Porter on X Satoshi Action Fund 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 requir...

Dec 17, 202457 min

Onramp Webinar Series E005: Bitcoin is the Ultimate Savings Technology

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 December 11th, 2024, Onramp's Jesse Myers and Bram Kanstein explore bitcoin's full potential and its critical role as a savings technology. We discuss bitcoin's scarcity dynamics, market cycle positioning, and how it offers a solution to continued monetary debasement caused by unsustainable debt an...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 27 min
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