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Onramp Bitcoin 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.
75episodes
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Saylor Is Buying 10,000 Bitcoin a Day — Here's the Problem
Apr 1601:06:45Tap to summarizeThe Last Trade: Jackson, Michael, and Brian break down Saylor's Stretch product absorbing 10k BTC per day, the Goldman Bitcoin ETF filing, Kevin Warsh's crypto portfolio, Justin Sun suing Trump, Allbirds pivoting from shoes to AI, & why record consumer pessimism makes the case for bitcoin.--- 🔸 Connect with Onramp: The leader in resilient, fault-tolerant Multi-Institution Custody for secure, enduring bitcoin ownership.👉 Inheritance Planning: https://onrampbitcoin.com/products/inheritance👉 Dynasty Trusts: https://onrampbitcoin.com/products/dynasty-trusts👉 Institutional: https://onrampbitcoin.com/products/institutional📩 Schedule a consultation: https://onrampbitcoin.com/consultThe 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. 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.🎙️ About This EpisodeStretch is now the marginal buyer of bitcoin and the crew breaks down why marketing it as "money-market-like" is misleading when it's preferred equity with no legal claim on the bitcoin. Meanwhile, treasury companies have quietly sold their holdings while nobody noticed, Goldman filed a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, Justin Sun is suing the Trump family over World Liberty Financial, and Allbirds pivoted from shoes to AI and mooned 800%. A record 54% of Americans say their financial situation is worse than a year ago, inflation expectations just hit 4.8%, and the case for holding spot bitcoin has never been clearer.🧠 Chapters00:00 — Back to All-Time Highs (Except Bitcoin)02:33 — Stretch: Marketing vs The Real Risks09:07 — Don't Mess Up the Monetization Phase13:20 — Treasury Companies Quietly Selling Bitcoin19:32 — Retail vs. Institutional: Both Sides of the Mouth22:01 — Kevin Warsh's Crypto Portfolio25:18 — World Liberty Financial & Justin Sun28:58 — Goldman's Bitcoin ETF Filing38:02 — Allbirds Pivots to AI, Moons 800%42:42 — Record Consumer Pessimism47:41 — Fake Ledger App Drains $9.5M56:42 — Last Takes: Gold Exports & Intangible Value💡 Subscribe & Stay AheadGet Onramp’s weekly Research & Analysis:High-signal insights in bitcoin, macro, and custody.📩 https://onrampbitcoin.com/researchSubscribe to Onramp Media for more:🎧 The Last Trade | Final Settlement | Scarce Assets
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From Gold Rush to Bitcoin Standard: Inflation’s Coming for Your Balance Sheet
Oct 18Tap to summarize~ BITCOIN FOR BUSINESSES EP. 3~Connect with Onramp // Connect with Acropolis // Connect with Early RidersPresented by Onramp Media in collaboration with Acropolis & Early Riders...Bitcoin for Businesses is a bi-weekly podcast for operators. We turn headlines into a playbook, covering custody architecture, board approvals, accounting, financing, and real-world implementation.00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin for Businesses Podcast01:24 - Square’s Integration of Bitcoin Payments05:34 - The Future of Bitcoin in Business13:11 - Inflation and the Gold-Bitcoin Relationship19:08 - Counterparty Risk in Bitcoin Holdings25:11 - Emerging Multinational Banks and Bitcoin32:07 - Tax Considerations for Bitcoin-accepting BusinessesIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Onramp Media.
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Chasing Yield: Bitcoin Is Money, Everything Else Is Credit
Sep 27Tap to summarize~ BITCOIN FOR BUSINESSES EP. 2~Connect with Onramp // Connect with Acropolis // Connect with Early RidersPresented by Onramp Media in collaboration with Acropolis & Early Riders...Bitcoin for Businesses is a bi-weekly podcast for operators. We turn headlines into a playbook, covering custody architecture, board approvals, accounting, financing, and real-world implementation.00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin for Businesses01:08 - Insights from Recent Bitcoin Events06:09 - Understanding Custody Solutions09:00 - Exploring Bitcoin Yield Strategies18:19 - The State of Credit Risk in Business23:07 - The Role of Bitcoin in Business Revenue27:07 - AI and the Future of Value Transfer32:08 - The Impact of Y Combinator on StartupsIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Onramp Media.
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The Sovereign Shift: Bitcoin, Gold, & Nation-State Game Theory
Sep 26Tap to summarizeConnect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Blake Killian, Onramp CMO // New research from BPIThe 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. 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 & Blake Killian Joins Onramp as CMO03:20 — Blake’s Background and the Marketing Gap in Bitcoin06:05 — Clarity, Education, and Overcoming Industry Noise12:30 — Nation-State Adoption and Political Implications25:10 — Tether’s $500B Play and Branding Power36:30 — Treasury Companies, ETFs, and the Custody Conundrum42:30 — Multi-Institution Custody and Cutting Through the Noise46:24 — Gold’s Resurgence and Bitcoin as Hard Money56:50 — China, Global Monetary Shifts, and Sound Money Allies01:16:20 — Closing Thoughts, Outro, and DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
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Introducing Bitcoin for Businesses: The Supercycle Catalyst
Sep 13Tap to summarizeConnect with Onramp // Connect with Acropolis // Connect with Early RidersPresented by Onramp Media in collaboration with Acropolis & Early Riders...Bitcoin for Businesses is a bi-weekly podcast for operators. We turn headlines into a playbook, covering custody architecture, board approvals, accounting, financing, and real-world implementation.00:00 – Welcome to Bitcoin for Businesses02:12 – MIC: the corporate custody unlock06:42 – Ledn pivots to bitcoin-only lending10:59 – Bitcoin-only vs multi-asset UX12:47 – Public treasuries + fair-value accounting catalyst20:39 – The “yield” mirage: save, don’t reach25:16 – Macro: inflation squeeze, bankruptcies, rate cuts & MMFs32:05 – Offense & defense: pricing power, network effects39:49 – BTC-backed credit lines for working capital43:52 – Stablecoins as on-ramps; finality vs chargebacks51:58 – Real-world payments: Namecheap $2M via BTCPay57:25 – Closing takeaways & CTAIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Onramp Media.
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Trust Experts Reveal the Strategy to Protect Your Bitcoin Fortune
Aug 20Tap to summarizeConnect with Onramp // Jackson Mikalic on X // First Covenant Trust & AdvisorsOnramp Bitcoin Dynasty TrustsDownload deep dive report from OnrampScarce 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 – Onramp Bitcoin Dynasty Trusts03:53 – First Covenant & David Greene’s Background08:26 – Why Estate Planning Matters for Bitcoin12:41 – Bitcoin as the “Acorn” Asset17:41 – Trust Structures & Directed Trusts25:21 – Multi-Institution Custody (MIC)32:31 – Trusts as Protocols38:56 – Setting Up a South Dakota Trust44:46 – Costs & Accessibility49:36 – Gifting, Sales & Borrowing Against BTC57:26 – Implementation & Closing Thoughts01:02:47 – Outro & DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
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Trump Opens the Floodgates: 401K Bitcoin Supercycle
Aug 8, 2025Tap to summarizeConnect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Onramp Bitcoin Dynasty Trust Services // Full deep dive report from OnrampThe 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. 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 – Trump’s Executive Order on 401Ks and Bitcoin Access03:30 – Private Equity, Retirement Plans, and Regulatory Implications06:45 – ETF Access Constraints Across Major Banks and Wirehouses09:20 – Impact of Passive Flows on Bitcoin Market Structure13:30 – Debating the Future of Bitcoin Cycles and Sovereign Adoption18:10 – Custodial Concentration and Systemic Risk Scenarios21:45 – Macro Deterioration: Housing, Wages, and Regulatory Burdens28:30 – Global Institutional Interest and Strategic Reserve Momentum35:25 – Digital Asset Treasury Companies vs. Bitcoin Fundamentals45:00 – Tether, Stablecoin Infrastructure, and Regulatory Trajectory52:00 – Gold Revaluation, Real Yields, and the Cost of Capital55:30 – Launching Onramp’s Bitcoin Dynasty Trust Services01:05:45 – Closing Reflections, Outro, and DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
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Bitcoin Dynasty Trusts Launch: Generational Wealth & Legacy Planning
Aug 7, 2025Tap to summarizeConnect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // First Covenant Trust & Advisors // Onramp Bitcoin Dynasty Trust Services // Full deep dive report from OnrampThe 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. 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 to Paul Hoilman of First Covenant04:22 – Launching: Onramp Bitcoin Dynasty Trusts07:10 – From TradFi to Trust Planning to Bitcoin12:05 – The Estate Planning Gap in Bitcoin16:10 – Why South Dakota Trust Law Wins21:25 – Protecting Wealth Like a Billionaire27:05 – Plan Before Bitcoin Hits $1M31:35 – Dynasty vs. Asset Protection Trusts36:25 – $29M Saved: Case Study Breakdown42:00 – Solving the Custody Problem46:35 – Keep Control: Lending & Liquidity51:30 – Privacy & Lawsuit Protection55:00 – From Self-Custody to Legacy Planning58:30 – How to Set Up a Dynasty Trust01:05:53 – Outro and DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
Transcribe →Bitcoin Treasuries with Tim Kotzman: Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma
May 9, 2025Tap to summarizeMichael 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.NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only.Tim Kotzman on X // Michael Tanguma on X0:00 - Intro0:45 - Recapping MSTR earnings7:00 - Michael’s take on the announcement of 21 Capital11:54 - Michael’s journey to Bitcoin and founding Onramp21:56 - Where Onramp is today and its flagship product27:26 - How Onramp educates consumers on its offerings38:30 - Onramp’s venture firm Early Riders49:25 - Where Onramp is going from here53:04 - Where to find Michael online
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Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies the New Altcoin ICOs?
Mar 31, 2025Tap to summarizeFinal Settlement // Connect with Onramp // Connect with Early RidersPresented 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 Week03:17 - The Rise of Bitcoin Treasury Companies07:35 - Corporate Strategies and Bitcoin Adoption13:28 - Nation States and Hashrate Accumulation21:49 - Kraken's Acquisition and Market Positioning24:04 - The Future of Crypto Firms and Acquisitions28:56 - The Role of Stablecoins in Digital Assets31:17 - The Interplay of Bitcoin and Traditional Banking36:02 - Innovative Business Models for Bitcoin Adoption42:34 - The Importance of Financial Education for Future Generations48:59 - Outro & DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
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