Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold." Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age. 0:00 - Introduction to Ralph Gebran & Onramp MENA 7:58 - A message from Onramp 8:41 - Understanding fiat currency & financial privilege 14:40 - Dubai's forward-thinking approach & innovation 25:23 - Market structure & investment culture in MENA 35:16 - Benefits of multi-jurisdictional custody 37:38 - Bitcoin’s conservative & alignment with Islamic Finance 47:30 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 48:59 - Takeaways from Jackson Hole last week 1:00:31 - The appeal of energy-backed money in MENA 1:04:40 - Solving for the problem of bitcoin inheritance 1:07:38 - Building the first bitcoin-only company in MENA 1:14:15 - Final thoughts & wrapping up 1:16:19 - Outro Onramp MENA Twitter LinkedIn Thought Leadership Special Reports YouTube Is Bitcoin Halal? Bitcoin: The Switzerland of Asset Classes Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/