Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…

Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.

00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting 02:52 - Layoffs and Market Reactions 06:09 - AI's Impact on Workforce and Economy 08:55 - The Role of Technology in Business 11:48 - Long-term Economic Perspectives 14:48 - The Future of AI and Consumer Spending 17:49 - Stablecoins and Financial Innovations 25:36 - The Rise of Stablecoins and Payment Companies 29:48 - Banking Innovations and Digital Asset Custody 34:43 - Consumer Behavior and Bitcoin Adoption 39:38 - The Future of AI Agents and Marketplaces 45:38 - Bitcoin Adoption Trends and Institutional Interest

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