Final Settlement E009: Corporate Bitcoin Adoption with eBay's Mason Carter
June 18, 2024
Final Settlement is a podcast from Onramp Media exploring the mechanics and applications of bitcoin. Hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma speak with Mason Carter of eBay about corporate adoption. Onramp produces the show for institutional investors and enthusiasts.
Final Settlement, a podcast from Onramp Media hosted by Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma, features Mason Carter of eBay on corporate bitcoin adoption. The conversation covers navigating the corporate landscape, integrating bitcoin into existing businesses, hype cycles and capital destruction, corporate treasury adoption, inflation and real versus nominal returns, and infrastructure gaps for wider adoption. Final Settlement is editorial commentary and is not investment advice.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction to Mason Carter 8:45 - A message from Onramp 9:15 - Navigating the corporate landscape at eBay 16:50 - Integrating bitcoin into existing businesses 21:28 - Hype cycles & capital destruction 32:28 - Corporate treasury adoption of bitcoin 39:13 - Inflation & nominal vs real returns 44:48 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 45:37 - Death of the traditional 60-40 portfolio 51:47 - Embracing deflationary technology 58:47 - WeWork and the Venture-Model Discussion 1:04:15 - Infrastructure gaps for bitcoin adoption 1:09:45 - Bringing talented individuals into bitcoin 1:13:27 - Outro
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on Final Settlement E009?
Mason Carter of eBay joins hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma. Introductions begin at (0:00).
How does the episode approach corporate bitcoin adoption?
Integrating bitcoin into existing businesses is discussed at (16:50), and corporate treasury adoption of bitcoin at (32:28).
Does the conversation cover portfolio construction?
Yes. Inflation and nominal versus real returns are discussed at (39:13), and the traditional 60-40 portfolio at (45:37). This is the show's framing, not investment advice from Onramp.
What barriers to adoption does the episode identify?
Infrastructure gaps for bitcoin adoption are discussed at (1:04:15), along with hype cycles and capital destruction at (21:28).
This episode is editorial and educational content. Onramp does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Bitcoin is volatile and may lose value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.