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Last week Google Fiber Fiber co-hosted Onramp’s private event in Nashville and we discussed the impacts of emerging tech, bitcoin, & Nashville’s role as an innovation hub. Here are my thoughts on Nashville’s culture and the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/esqVdeiS

Special episode of The Last Trade, out now! At Onramp’s recent private client event co-hosted with Google Fiber in Nashville, Michael Tanguma, Cam Doody, & Emily Trapani discussed the impacts of emerging tech, bitcoin, & Nashville’s role as an innovation hub. Full episode links… Fountain: https://lnkd.in/guTC4pEZ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gRnYP35K Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gbXj6sWj Apple: https://lnkd.in/gzGz4FTr Onramp: https://lnkd.in/gCmn2fZ8

Special episode of The Last Trade, out now! At Onramp’s recent private client event co-hosted with Google Fiber in Nashville, Michael Tanguma, Cam Doody, & Emily Trapani discussed the impacts of emerging tech, bitcoin, & Nashville’s role as an innovation hub. Full episode links… Fountain: https://lnkd.in/guTC4pEZ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gRnYP35K Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gbXj6sWj Apple: https://lnkd.in/gzGz4FTr Onramp: https://lnkd.in/gCmn2fZ8

In this week's Roundup, Onramp CSO Brian Cubellis explores yesterday's Fed policy update, the resultant market reaction, realities of dollar debasement, and bitcoin's emergent role as an escape valve. Onramp provides bitcoin financial services built on multi-institution custody. To learn more about our products, schedule a consultation to chat with us about your needs 👇 https://lnkd.in/eGnJgtMM Subscribe to Onramp Research & Insights 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecZa6J5i

This week's episode of New Foundations is out! Bram Kanstein of Onramp joins Chase Palmieri and Mason Carter to discuss: - 2024 Bitcoin and macroeconomic recap - Bitcoin as a new perspective for millennials - Understanding Bitcoin's ultimate scarcity Full episode below... X: https://lnkd.in/gyFu4pRW YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHGKXaM4 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gQMzWF2P Apple: https://lnkd.in/g7G26A66

As the price of bitcoin climbs, so does the burden of securing your wealth. From individuals to institutions, clients choose Onramp for best-in-class bitcoin custody & financial services. Onramp is your trusted partner in securing bitcoin for generations to come. Reach out to learn more 👇 https://onrampbitcoin.com/

Bitcoin ETFs are unequivocally the most successful fund launches in the history of financial markets. The Onramp Bitcoin Trust offers a superior alternative to these products, eliminating single points of failure via multi-institution custody & allowing for in-kind redemption. Schedule a consultation to learn more 👇 https://onrampbitcoin.com/ Sign up for the Onramp Terminal to track ETF flows, on-chain data, adoption metrics, network stats, & other bitcoin fundamentals 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSqXvMYN

Thanks @OnrampMENA for having us at the #BitcoinMENA panel on “Custody, and Why It Matters”. Great discussion with Native's Alexander Saleh joining Michael Tanguma, Jose J. Perez Aguinaga and Ralph Gebran, M.Fin. The day was packed full of insights, and the panelists painted a very bullish picture of what’s to come. Here are our key takeaways from the panel: 🔑 Importance of custody in Bitcoin - Custody is foundational in the digital asset space - it's both the strongest and weakest link due to its complexity and vulnerability to attacks. - Even the mantra "Not your keys, not your crypto" is changing to focus more on “where are the single points of failure?” ⚖️ Challenges with current custody models - Institutions face regulatory, operational and security challenges. - There’s no universal standard for custody, leading to inconsistent practices and risks. - Centralised custody creates a "honeypot" that amplifies systemic risks - this has big implications for Bitcoin ETFs and risk aggregation in the asset class . 🛡️Role of Insurance - Insurance products are evolving beyond traditional “specie” coverages, to keep up with new and innovative custodial approaches. - Institutions and sovereigns often lack sufficient insurance capacity for large Bitcoin holdings - potentially reducing the willingness to allocate. 📈 Institutional adoption and custody gaps - Despite growing interest, institutional participation is limited by the lack of robust, secure custody and insurance solutions. - Regulatory frameworks, especially in regions like the UAE, play a crucial role in fostering institutional confidence. 🚀 Future of custody - Expect a divergence between retail and institutional custody solutions. - Advances like multi-signature (multi-sig) and MPC (multi-party computation) are critical for scaling custody securely. - Standardisation in custody practices is necessary for broader adoption. 🌍 Sovereign wealth and custody readiness - Current infrastructure isn’t ready for sovereign wealth funds or large-scale capital flows into Bitcoin. - Education and trust-building are crucial for onboarding such players.

The evolving dialogue around Bitcoin, with giants like Amazon and Microsoft considering its role on their balance sheets, and the United States contemplating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, aligns with the principles of our firm. As a Bitcoin-denominated venture fund, Early Riders recognizes this shift in the Overton window as a moment to reinforce our commitment to reshaping venture capital. We're here to support companies in navigating this new financial landscape, where Bitcoin offers not just an investment opportunity, but a fundamental shift in how we think about and manage capital. Listen to Early Riders partner Brian Cubellis discuss this with Bram Kanstein, Cam Stromme, and Jackson Mikalic on the latest episode of The Last Trade below... Fountain: https://lnkd.in/ekftJ4Mh YouTube: https://lnkd.in/evPzznKv Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ema3phHZ Apple: https://lnkd.in/eayza7mG Onramp: https://lnkd.in/e4sTGcj6

New episode of Scarce Assets, out now! Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund Fund joins Andrew Edstrom, CFA, CFP & Jesse Myers to discuss… ➤ election impact on policy ➤ state-level bill initiatives ➤ bitcoin progressive states ➤ strategic bitcoin reserve urgency Full episode links… Fountain: https://lnkd.in/ekftJ4Mh Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eVFxmaE9 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eVS4_DuN YouTube: https://lnkd.in/egD4cqWA