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 - Nashville Conference Recap 02:23 - Multi-Institution Custody Insights 08:24 - Investment Announcements and Stables Initiative 12:11 - Bitcoin Treasury Company Acquisitions 29:15 - Global Banking Trends and Digital Identity 31:45 - Geopolitical Tensions and Currency Control 34:46 - The Rise of Stablecoins and Global Pushback 39:22 - The Shift Towards Hard Assets 43:53 - The Role of Gold and Bitcoin in Wealth Preservation 46:16 - AI's Impact on Business and Investment Strategies 50:43 - The Future of Bitcoin and Financial Institutions 55:30 - BitGo IPO and the Future of Digital Asset Custody