MetaPlanet, Bond Chaos, and Bitcoin’s Ascent with Mark Yusko
May 23, 2025
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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.
00:00 - Introduction to Mark Yusko 05:17 - Bitcoin Pizza Day and Market Milestones 11:07 - Japanese Bond Market Dynamics 14:17 - Historical Context of Currency and Bonds 20:07 - Tariffs and Economic Consequences 23:17 - China's Role in Global Economics 26:06 - Masa Son and Long-Term Vision 32:16 - Bitcoin Treasury Strategies and Market Dynamics 36:11 - Jurisdictional Arbitrage and Market Advantages 41:20 - The Role of Charisma and Authenticity in Leadership 46:02 - The Importance of Individual Decision-Making in Investing 53:07 - The Evolution of Information Access in Investing 01:03:00 - Identifying Talent: Lessons from Coaching 01:06:06 - The Future of Stablecoins and Bitcoin 01:13:04 - The Global Asset Landscape and Bitcoin's Position 01:18:44 - Courage in Investment: Embracing Innovation 01:21:39 - The Future of Money: Digital Gold and Beyond 01:32:32 - Outro and Disclaimer