Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented 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 Overview of Recent Conversations03:08 - The Importance of Education in Bitcoin Adoption05:56 - Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund: Opportunities and Risks08:55 - The State of the Crypto Lending Market12:06 - Banks and Institutional Interest in Bitcoin15:12 - Global Regulatory Developments and Nation-State Involvement18:03 - Emerging Trends in Digital Asset Banking20:45 - The Role of Binance in Global Crypto Regulations24:11 - Russia's New Crypto Exchange for High Net Worth Individuals26:50 - UAE's Digital Islamic Bank and Global Access to Bitcoin30:46 - Sharia Compliance and Bitcoin's Role32:18 - Cultural Integration of Bitcoin in Islamic Finance33:51 - Bitcoin Dominance and Market Dynamics36:15 - The Emergence of 21 Capital38:04 - Geopolitical Implications of Bitcoin Treasury Companies40:49 - The Future of Altcoins and Bitcoin Treasury Companies43:19 - The Role of Financial Engineering in Bitcoin Exposure46:46 - Understanding Bitcoin Exposure and Investment Mandates51:32 - The Impact of Traditional Finance on Bitcoin Adoption54:41 - Schwab's Entry into Bitcoin TradingIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Links discussed:https://www.coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-asset-management-launches-the-coinbase-bitcoin-yield-fundhttps://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/the-state-of-crypto-lending/https://www.ft.com/content/afd62059-9bb8-43b3-9395-65dd92a94d33https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/ruya-becomes-first-islamic-bank-to-offer-bitcoin-and-virtual-asset-investmentshttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/ruya-becomes-first-islamic-bank-to-offer-bitcoin-and-virtual-asset-investmentshttps://riabiz.com/a/2025/4/19/rick-wurster-puts-harder-date-on-schwab-spot-bitcoin-launch-after-key-hire-and-400-surge-in-visits-to-its-crypto-site-but-isnt-pulling-down-crypto-red-flags-quite-yetKeep up with Michael: X and LinkedInKeep up with Brian: X and LinkedInKeep up with Liam: X and LinkedIn
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