Final Settlement E017: Countdown to Bitcoin Institutional Day with Allen Farrington & Harris Irfan
December 4, 2024
On this episode of Final Settlement, a show presented collaboratively by Early Riders and Onramp Media, Harris Irfan and Allen Farrington join Michael Tanguma ahead of Onramp MENA Bitcoin Institutional Day in Abu Dhabi to discuss bitcoin and Islamic finance, bitcoin venture capital, the role of custody in institutional adoption, bitcoin ETFs, and bitcoin reserves.
Final Settlement previews Onramp MENA Bitcoin Institutional Day, held December 10, 2024 in Abu Dhabi. Harris Irfan discusses how bitcoin relates to Sharia principles and the ethical roots of Islamic finance, Allen Farrington makes his case for bitcoin venture capital, and Michael Tanguma covers custody, bitcoin ETFs, and reserves.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction 02:32 - Bitcoin and Islamic Finance: A New Frontier 05:27 - Bitcoin Venture Capital: Opportunities and Challenges 09:49 - The Importance of Custody in Bitcoin Investment 15:10 - Understanding Bitcoin's Characteristics and Islamic Principles 21:10 - Navigating Bitcoin ETFs: Risks and Rewards 31:34 - The Future of Bitcoin Reserves and Institutional Adoption
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this episode cover on bitcoin and Islamic finance?
Harris Irfan discusses how bitcoin relates to Sharia principles and the ethical roots of Islamic finance (02:32), and returns later to bitcoin's characteristics alongside Islamic principles (15:10). These are Irfan's views as presented on the episode, not guidance from Onramp.
How does Allen Farrington describe bitcoin venture capital on the episode?
Allen Farrington makes his case for bitcoin venture capital and the opportunities and challenges he sees in it (05:27). This is the show's framing, not investment advice from Onramp.
What is the Onramp MENA Bitcoin Institutional Day discussed in the episode?
The episode previews Onramp MENA Bitcoin Institutional Day, held December 10, 2024 in Abu Dhabi. Per the episode description, the event was sponsored by Axiom, Early Riders, and Onramp MENA, with limited seats and registration subject to approval.
What does the episode say about custody, ETFs, and bitcoin reserves?
Michael Tanguma discusses the role of custody in institutional adoption (09:49). Later segments cover bitcoin ETFs (21:10) and the future of bitcoin reserves (31:34). These are the participants' views on the episode, not investment advice from Onramp.
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.