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Bitcoin For ProfessionalsWhy Nation States Must Mine BitcoinFormer tech exec Bob Burnett reveals why Bitcoin’s security model is misunderstood, and what's at stake.▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k3T0C9HK2ZP3pHsIF2pAc?si=FODhPdO7S9ScYdJzwilfKAWhat You’ll Learn:1) Why most miners aren’t truly decentralizing Bitcoin2) The critical difference between “hashers” and real miners3) How nation-states could use mining to gain strategic leverage4) Why “horse-class” miners are key to Bitcoin’s futureGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Profess...2025-05-131h 15Bitcoin For ProfessionalsHow Bitcoin Rewired Her Views on Power, Inclusion, and MoneyFrom oil profits to monetary truth, Saidah Gomez shares how Bitcoin reshaped her view of money and power.▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2khNY6h9eYuURhA4ChcWmE?si=apFQBhv7TcSijMy0nGNQSAWhat You’ll Learn:1) How Bitcoin redefines power, inclusion, and sovereignty2) The tension between professional credibility and monetary truth 3) The colonial cost of fiat in Africa (CFA, IMF, and beyond)4) Why Saidah stopped trying to convince people about BitcoinGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Pr...2025-05-0645 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsBitcoin Changes Everything - From Building Businesses to Rebuilding HealthHow Bitcoin transforms not just money, but business, health, and freedom.▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RzG0FgtjV98W3WDslCVJO?si=juR1O_DATSOOtBjpHmRAQgWhat You’ll Learn:1) How Bitcoin reshapes entrepreneurship and capital allocation2) The mindset shift Bitcoin sparks around health and personal freedom3) Building a Bitcoin-only business: lessons and challenges4) Why Bitcoiners think differently about risk, wealth, and lifeGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals! Join our newsletter: https://the-bitcoin-observer.beehiiv.com/subscr...2025-04-2951 min
Ask a Bitcoiner 21 QuestionsBitcoin’s Role in Financial CrisesYou won’t want to miss this conversation with Michel Jabbour as he shares his experience as a Lebanese-Canadian navigating the economic crisis in Lebanon, particularly the hyperinflation of the lira and the government's controversial policies. (I still can’t get over the WhatsApp tax 😳)Once again, I promise you’ll definitely learn something new. For example, I had no idea that:✔ Online banking still hasn’t taken off in Lebanon✔ The lira’s exchange rate surpassed LBP 89,000 to USD 1✔ Lebanese society is incredibly diverse — culturally and religi...2025-04-231h 08Bitcoin For ProfessionalsBitcoin ETFs Are Convenient. But Are They Safe?Your ETF Bitcoin Might Not Be What You Think.ETFs are making Bitcoin more accessible—but at what cost to custody, control, and purpose?▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iTkGsrniZMqghbSq1ESaf?si=FX0VBS9NQWaKxC9L_wTs4QWhat You’ll Learn:1) Why convenience-based custody puts investors at risk2) How institutions are quietly positioning for long-term Bitcoin exposure3) What ETF demand says about the growing sovereign and corporate appetite4) Why custody infrastructure—not hype—will define the next adoptio...2025-04-2248 min
Ask a Bitcoiner 21 QuestionsTennis, Islamic Finance, Lambos & More! 21 Questions with Michel Jabbour21 Questions. 10 Minutes. Can he do it? You're guaranteed to learn something new as he takes on the challenge!🟠 Get your custom made and NFC enabled Bitcoin accessories from Orange Manufacturing Group:➤ https://omg21btc.com/➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q🟠 SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW: ➤ https://www...2025-04-2016 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsA 100% Bitcoin Endowment? Already HappeningA 100% Bitcoin Endowment? It’s Real.This isn’t a concept—it’s already happening inside a pioneering UK-based charitable organization.▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h3mZUrSpvgqy3LrMrgIM0?si=wK-2pxfFScuMXFBFMJHT0AWhat You’ll Learn:1) Why Evergive shifted entirely to a Bitcoin-denominated endowment2) The operational and ethical case for using Bitcoin in charitable giving3) How Bitcoin aligns with long-term, values-based capital stewardship4) What this means for the future of philanthropy and waqf modelsGet...2025-04-1550 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsWhy a Hedge Fund Analyst Chose Bitcoin Over Wall StreetHe Left Wall Street to Live on Bitcoin.This former hedge fund analyst now tracks every decision in sats—not dollars.▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Nm3CbQlUTy2IVTrVFwaqz?si=0yMv2NBIQbabhiCDA3BsogWhat You’ll Learn:1) Why he left hedge funds and M&A for Bitcoin2) How Bitcoin changed his time horizon and lifestyle3) Why Early Riders uses Bitcoin as a hurdle rate4) What Bitcoin-denominated venture capital actually looks likeGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights...2025-04-0847 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsThis Dentist Sold Everything & Retired on Bitcoin – Here’s WhyThis former dentist sold everything and retired on Bitcoin—here’s why she never looked back.▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eEA6tw84pBz7OZafMnNFy?si=GbEHKZvYSfGm-nQlMgfm1wWhat You’ll Learn:1) Why she walked away from a successful dental career2) How Bitcoin changed her view of money, time, and freedom3) The personal sacrifices and convictions behind her Bitcoin journey4) What others can learn from her transition to the Bitcoin standardGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Profession...2025-04-0158 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsVenture Capital Will Never Be the Same—Thanks to BitcoinBitcoin is forcing VCs to rethink capital allocation—and fiat may be the real problem.What You’ll Learn:1) Why fiat-based venture capital is breaking startups2) How Bitcoin is reshaping VC fundamentals and founder incentives3) What “melting money” means for long-term investment strategy4) Why Bitcoin-first venture firms may outperform legacy funds▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4y6eSLC793Up12qYASZEzM?si=OoMFHCfITx-ki-Pv9tUGcAGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals! Join our newsletter...2025-03-2543 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsHaram Is Baked Into the System? A Deep Dive into Islamic FinanceIs Islamic finance truly Sharia-compliant, or is it just a rebranded version of traditional banking?What You’ll Learn:1) The surprising truth about how Islamic finance really works2) Why some argue it’s just TradFi with a different name3) The key differences—and similarities—between Islamic and conventional banking4) What this means for the future of finance in Muslim-majority economies▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N3uBzYJNnhxOKzJaZSMZV?si=P6q0dQuCSPCwe4KUYi4n0wGet Monthl...2025-03-181h 13Bitcoin For ProfessionalsWhat They Don’t Tell You About Islamic FinanceIs Islamic finance truly different—or just rebranded traditional banking? A former insider breaks it down.What You’ll Learn:1) The truth about Islamic banking & its connection to TradFi2) How Shariah compliance is often misunderstood (or misused)3) Why Bitcoin aligns with Islamic finance principles better than banks4) What the future of ethical finance could look like▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cfNo47bidFnNUwXsxIRMs?si=jJtGqTA0TmKyKtpAAKvsUQGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals! Join our newslett...2025-03-1157 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsEx-Derivatives Trader QUIT & Spent 3 Years Searching for the TruthEx-Derivatives Trader Quit His Job & Spent 3 Years Searching for the Truth About Money.What You’ll Learn:1) Why he walked away from high finance 2) The hidden flaws in banking that no one talks about 3) How Islamic finance & Bitcoin challenge the system ▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21lDj3ginFXlczPztXH2g0?si=UnIvls2KQc-GrwW6HsqUOAGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals! Join our newsletter: https://the-bitcoin-observer.beehiiv.com/subscribeConnect with us on:LinkedIn: https...2025-03-0440 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsEx-Global Risk Analyst EXPOSES the Energy Investment CrisisGovernment policies are backfiring—renewable energy isn’t as sustainable as you think.What You’ll Learn:1) How subsidies & regulations are destabilizing renewable energy markets2) Why investment uncertainty is stalling green projects3) The unintended consequences of government intervention in energy policy▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50GjKd0EYSdPazdu6P6fmE?si=LWmekcniROC2SH15jmpk8gGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals! Join our newsletter: https://the-bitcoin-observer.beehiiv.com/subscribeConnect with us on:...2025-02-2543 min
Bitcoin for MillennialsAre Gulf Nations SECRETLY Embracing Bitcoin? | Ralph Gebran | BFM128Ralph Gebran is the Managing Partner at Onramp MENA, where he leads the charge in introducing Bitcoin to the Middle East and North Africa. With over a decade of experience in traditional finance, Ralph has successfully transitioned his expertise in sales, marketing, and client relations into the dynamic world of Bitcoin.› Follow Ralph: https://x.com/the_coin_filesSPONSORS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join via https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wal...2025-02-2057 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsWhy Your Bitcoin is NOT As Safe As You ThinkMost Bitcoin investors think their assets are secure—but hidden risks could cost you everything. What You’ll Learn:1) Why most Bitcoin custody models are fundamentally flawed 2) The hidden risks of self-custody and third-party custody 3) How multi-institution custody provides security without sacrificing control▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QI21vzcEy4YarxKzZmXOj?si=TLkTA6waTpuKJwqvKRpXKwGet Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals! Join our newsletter: https://the-bitcoin-observer.beehiiv.com/subscribeConnect with us on:2025-02-171h 02
Bitcoin.com News InterviewsWhat Bitcoin Adoption Looks Like in the Middle EastRalph Gebran is the Managing Partner at Onramp MENA, a company focused on introducing Bitcoin to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Onramp MENA is working to help institutions and high-net-worth individuals in the region navigate the evolving space of Bitcoin custody and asset management. Gebran is actively involved in discussions about custody models and regulatory matters related to Bitcoin in the MENA region.2025-02-1332 minBitcoin For ProfessionalsWhy A Pension Expert Changed His Mind On BitcoinA top pension expert ignored Bitcoin—until now. Here’s what changed his mind!Get Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals! Join our newsletter: https://the-bitcoin-observer.beehiiv.com/subscribeConnect with us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onramp-mena/X: https://x.com/OnrampMENA2025-02-111h 09
Onramp MediaThe Last Trade E081: Confronting the Chaos of Currency Collapse with Ralph GebranConnect with the Onramp team
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New Frontier Podcast
The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, and a special weekly guest host.
Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors...2025-01-101h 24
Onramp MediaFinal Settlement E017: Countdown to Bitcoin Institutional Day with Allen Farrington & Harris IrfanConnect with the Onramp team
In this special episode of Final Settlement, we’re gearing up for the highly anticipated Onramp MENA Bitcoin Institutional Day, taking place on December 10th, 2024, in Abu Dhabi. This exclusive event, sponsored by Axiom, Early Riders, and Onramp MENA, promises to be a pivotal moment for institutional Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East.
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We dive into key topics that will shape the narrative at Bitcoin In...2024-12-0450 min
Onramp MediaThe Last Trade E076: Bitcoin Enables Ethical Finance with Harris IrfanConnect with the Onramp team
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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, and a special weekly guest host.
Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just...2024-11-291h 21
Onramp MediaThe New Frontier E007: Navigating Faith & Finance with Abubakar Nur KhalilOnramp Media Special Feature!
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In this episode, hosts Ralph Gebran & Harris Irfan joined by Abubakar Nur Khalil, a Bitcoin Core contributor and CEO of Recursive Capital, to explore Bitcoin’s transformative impact on Islamic finance and financial freedom. As a thought leader and advocate for ethical finance, Abubakar shares his journey into Bitcoin and how it aligns wi...2024-11-1957 min
Onramp MediaWake Up Call (9.30.24): Ralph Gebran, Managing Partner of Onramp MENAWake Up Call is a weekly show that will be streamed live on LinkedIn every Monday morning. To catch the premier of each episode, follow Onramp’s LinkedIn page and add Wake Up Call events to your calendar. After the live premier on LinkedIn, we will distribute each episode across Onramp Media’s podcast channels and youtube page.
Wake Up Call aims to educate financial professionals on the merits of the bitcoin investment thesis, how this asset class represents both a threat to legacy financial service businesses and an opportunity to differentiate oneself to reta...2024-09-3051 min
Onramp MediaThe New Frontier E004: Bitcoin and Islam with Bitcoin MajlisOnramp Media Special Feature!
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In this episode, Abdullah and Salah from Bitcoin Majlis discuss the growing relevance of Bitcoin within the context of Islamic finance. They explore how Bitcoin’s core principles align with Islamic teachings, particularly in its role as anti-riba money. The conversation also covers the motivation behind creating Bitcoin Majlis, a platform dedicated to educating the Muslim community about Bitcoin as a sound mo...2024-09-101h 16
Onramp MediaFinal Settlement E012: MENA's Synergistic Embrace of Bitcoin with Ralph GebranFinal 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 an...2024-08-271h 16
Onramp MediaThe New Frontier E003: Navigating Economic Shifts in the Middle East with Saifedean AmmousOnramp Media Special Feature!
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In this episode, economist Saifedean Ammous explores the benefits of monarchies and how they contribute to the Middle East’s evolving economic landscape. He delves into the region’s shift away from oil dependency, discussing the strategies behind economic diversification. Additionally, Saifedean examines the intersection of Austrian economics with Islamic fina...2024-08-141h 15
Onramp MediaThe New Frontier E001: Bitcoin And The Middle EastOnramp Media Special Feature!
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A dynamic, bitcoin-centric podcast that bridges the gap between the transformative world of Bitcoin and the unique financial landscape of the Middle East, covering both conventional and Islamic finance.
Join us as we uncover the potential of Bitcoin to secure and propagate purchasing power through time, making it the essential asset for savvy investors in the region and beyond.
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Blockchain DXBBlockchain DXB: Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕10th July 🟠Bitcoin’s deepest correction since 2022 🔴RNC Endorses Pro-bitcoin Platform 🔵Paxful co-founder pleads guilty 💯TON Application Chain Integration info10th July: Crypto & Coffee at 8🟠Bitcoin’s deepest correction since 2022 🔴RNC Endorses Pro-bitcoin Platform 🔵Paxful co-founder pleads guilty 💯 TON Application Chain Integrates Ethereum DApps
🔥 Bulls Under Pressure- Glassnodes Week on chain newsletter states Bitcoin has experienced its deepest correction since late 2022, trading below the 200DMA, and putting a significant number of Short-Term Holders into an unrealized loss. Summary here - Bitcoin records the deepest drawdown of the current cycle, over -26% from ATH.- 2.8M BTC held by Short-Term Holders now in unrealized loss.- Financial pressure is high but losses are relatively subdu...2024-07-1042 min
Onramp MediaThe Last Trade E038: Dubai Debrief with Jackson Mikalic & Brian CubellisThe Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host.
Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.
0:00 - Intro & price is pumping
3:52 - Jackson’s backstory
8:13 - Impressions of Dubai & openness to bitcoin
13:25 - Innovation across the UAE
18:15...2024-02-161h 25
BlockDrops com Maurício MagaldiEN-S5E4: Chainlink+Circle crosschain, Tokenized deposits at JP Morgan, Tanssi+Lumx appchain, and much moreDrop 1: Chainlink+Circle cross chain transfer
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/01/16/chainlink-teams-up-with-circle-to-allow-cross-chain-stablecoin-transfers/
Drop 2: JPMorgan Is Exploring Blockchain-Based Deposit Token for Payments, Settlements
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/jpmorgan-is-exploring-blockchain-based-deposit-token-for-payments-settlements-1.1968571
Drop 3: Lumx launches testnet appchain on Polkadot via Tanssi
https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/lumx-launches-own-blockchain-on-polkadots-ecosystem-through-a-partnetship-with-tanssi
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CoinMENA and Onramp Bitcoin Forge Strategic Partnership for Custodial Solutions in MENA
https://www.unlock-bc.com/115956/coinmena-onramp-bitcoin-partnership-education-custody/
OKX recevies conditional approval by VARA in Dubai
https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/65a65aa42570413b6ea756c0/
Brazilian stock exchange B3 responds to client demand and will be open at night for Bitcoin trading
https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/historic-moment-b3-wil...2024-01-2118 min
BlockDrops com Maurício MagaldiBR-S5E4: Chainlink+Circle crosschain, Depósitos Tonenizados do JP Morgan, Tanssi+Lumx appchain, e muito maisDrop 1: Chainlink+Circle cross chain transfer https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/01/16/chainlink-teams-up-with-circle-to-allow-cross-chain-stablecoin-transfers/Drop 2: JPMorgan Is Exploring Blockchain-Based Deposit Token for Payments, Settlementshttps://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/jpmorgan-is-exploring-blockchain-based-deposit-token-for-payments-settlements-1.1968571Drop 3: Lumx launches testnet appchain on Polkadot via Tanssihttps://br.cointelegraph.com/news/lumx-launches-own-blockchain-on-polkadots-ecosystem-through-a-partnetship-with-tanssi
.. More: CoinMENA and Onramp Bitcoin Forge Strategic Partnership for Custodial Solutions in MENAhttps://www.unlock-bc.com/115956/coinmena-onramp-bitcoin-partnership-education-custody/OKX recevies conditional approval by VARA in Dubaihttps://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/65a65aa42570413b6ea756c0/Brazilian stock exchange B3 responds to client demand and will be...2024-01-2119 min
Onramp MediaThe Last Trade E034: Building Better On-Ramps in MENA with Talal TabbaaThe Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host.
Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.
0:00 - Introduction to Talal
3:20 - CoinMENA's founding & mission
6:06 - Improving on-ramp & off-ramp services
12:00 - Regulatory landscape in the MENA region
21:30...2024-01-191h 12
The Brave TechnologistLive From Consensus! Effective Marketing Tactics For Web3 EventsDionne Vaz, Marketing Director at CoinDesk, discusses how they positioned and marketed the 9th annual Consensus Conference that took place in Austin, Texas in April. She also shares what makes their event unique from others in the Web3 space, and how they’re often referred to as “the adults in the room”. Key Takeaways: How changing market conditions impacted their approach to event marketing and ticket sales Their top performing channels for event marketing this year How they designed the CoinDesk Social Token (DESK) and their limited edition NFT, including the specific...2023-06-0612 min