Final Settlement E013: Bitcoin is the Real Fintech with Abubakar Nur Khalil

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 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.

Recursive Capital: https://rcrsv.xyz/
Abubakar on X: https://x.com/ihate1999

0:00 – Introduction to Abubakar Nur Khalil
5:09 – A message from Onramp
5:55 – Bitcoin is the real fintech
12:09 – The state of bitcoin adoption in Africa
22:14 – Interplay of funding developers & investing
28:00 – Human capital flowing from “crypto” to bitcoin
32:18 – Monetizing innovation & incentives
39:59 – Assessing the use case of stablecoins
47:10 – Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
48:50 – Mining & energy sovereignty in Africa
52:00 – Handicapping the regulatory landscape
1:02:40 – Bitcoin is halal & fiat is haram
1:10:55 – Outro

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