Final Settlement E013: Bitcoin is the Real Fintech with Abubakar Nur Khalil
September 24, 2024
Final Settlement is a podcast from Onramp Media hosted by Onramp's Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma. In this episode they speak with Abubakar Nur Khalil of Recursive Capital about bitcoin's role as financial technology and its adoption across Africa.
Final Settlement, a podcast from Onramp Media hosted by Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma of Onramp, features Abubakar Nur Khalil of Recursive Capital. The conversation covers Khalil's argument that bitcoin is the real fintech, the state of bitcoin adoption in Africa, funding bitcoin developers, the shift of talent from crypto to bitcoin, stablecoins, and mining and energy sovereignty on the continent. Final Settlement is editorial commentary and is not investment advice.
Chapters
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on Final Settlement E013?
Abubakar Nur Khalil of Recursive Capital joins Onramp hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma.
Why does the guest call bitcoin the real fintech?
Khalil makes the case that bitcoin is the real fintech (5:55) and discusses the state of bitcoin adoption in Africa (12:09). This is the guest's framing, not investment advice from Onramp.
What does the episode say about bitcoin development and talent?
The conversation covers funding developers and investing (22:14), talent moving from crypto to bitcoin (28:00), and incentives for innovation (32:18).
What does the episode cover on mining and stablecoins?
Khalil assesses the use case for stablecoins (39:59) and discusses mining and energy sovereignty in Africa (48:50).
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.