Episode Details

Connect with Early Riders // Connect with Onramp

Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…

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

This week Liam, Brian, and Michael cover the latest developments in digital assets, DeFi, and macroeconomic trends. The hosts analyze recent events like tether freezes, DeFi exploits, and India's CBDC pilots, providing insights into the evolving landscape of digital finance.

Chapters

05:00 - The Role of Tether in Global Finance

08:10 - Decentralization vs Centralization in Crypto

11:01 - The Fragility of DeFi and Recent Exploits

17:20 - The Impact of AI on Employment

22:39 - Economic Conditions and Corporate Layoffs

31:28 - Digital Asset Roundup: Trends and Innovations

37:28 - The Role of Stablecoins in Transactions

43:09 - Integrating Bitcoin Payments in India

47:19 - AI Investments and the Future of Tech Funding

52:51 - Democratizing Access to Private Companies

58:43 - The Debate on Freezing Coins and Market Dynamics

If you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Keep up with Michael:

https://x.com/MTanguma

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/

Keep up with Liam:

https://x.com/Lnelson_21

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/

Keep up with Brian:

https://x.com/BackslashBTC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/