Final Settlement E013: Bitcoin is the Real Fintech with Abubakar Nur Khalil

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.

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Abubakar on X: https://x.com/ihate1999

0:00 - Introduction to Abubakar Nur Khalil

5:09 - A message from Onramp

5:55 - Bitcoin is the real fintech

12:09 - The state of bitcoin adoption in Africa

22:14 - Interplay of funding developers & investing

28:00 - Human capital flowing from “crypto” to bitcoin

32:18 - Monetizing innovation & incentives

39:59 - Assessing the use case of stablecoins

47:10 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

48:50 - Mining & energy sovereignty in Africa

52:00 - Handicapping the regulatory landscape

1:02:40 - Bitcoin is halal & fiat is haram

1:10:55 - Outro

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