Bitcoin & Gold Are Money, Everything Else is Credit
Aug 11, 2025
Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…
Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.
00:00 - Introduction and Market Overview 02:44 - Harvard's Endowment and Bitcoin Investment 05:51 - The Sound Money Narrative: Bitcoin and Gold 08:50 - Institutional Adoption and Career Risk 11:33 - The Future of Asset Allocation 14:43 - Tether and Reserve Assets 17:57 - Tariffs on Gold and Market Reactions 20:28 - Digitization of Gold and Commodities Trading 27:32 - The Impact of Leadership Changes in Crypto Policy 29:31 - National Security and Economic Growth through Bitcoin 32:45 - The Role of Private Sector in Bitcoin Adoption 35:32 - Bitcoin Treasury Strategies and Market Dynamics 38:28 - Banking Sector's Approach to Bitcoin Products 41:35 - Custody Solutions and the Future of Bitcoin Management 49:17 - The Evolution of E-Commerce and Market Trends