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Animal Spirits, A Very Stable GENIUS, & Mispriced Execution Risk: Why Bitcoin Wins

Jul 21, 2025

Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…

Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering bitcoin applications, protocol development, broader capital markets and early-stage venture.

00:00 - Introduction and Current Events in Crypto 02:56 - Regulatory Developments and Their Impact 05:50 - Stablecoins and The Shift in Market Structure 08:49 - The Role of Banks in the Crypto Ecosystem 11:46 - Disintermediation and the Future of Banking 14:54 - Insurance and Security in Crypto Assets 18:02 - The Rise of Custodians and Market Dynamics 20:42 - Public Market Interest in Crypto Firms 23:41 - Future Trends and Predictions in Crypto 36:21 - The Rise of Crypto Custody and Public Awareness 37:25 - Market Dynamics: Bitcoin's Role and Institutional Interest 39:12 - Navigating Risks in Digital Asset Management 40:10 - The Future of Financial Services: Bitcoin as a Hurdle Rate 43:45 - Conflation of Crypto Assets and Regulatory Impacts 45:56 - Investment Strategies: Smart Money vs. Speculation 50:37 - Yield Generation: Risks and Opportunities in Bitcoin Investments 55:28 - Emerging Trends: Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Market Structure 01:00:18 - Innovative Banking Solutions for the Digital Age 01:05:17 - The Importance of Multi-Institutional Control in Crypto

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