Final Settlement E012: MENA's Synergistic Embrace of Bitcoin with Ralph Gebran
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
Bitcoin: The Switzerland of Asset Classes
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