Citi, Schwab, Nubank, & Aureo: The Global Bitcoin Race for 21 Million
This episode covers major developments in global Bitcoin regulation including UK retail access to Bitcoin ETPs through FCA approval and Japan's discussions on allowing banks to trade crypto. The hosts interview Gustavo Flores, CEO of Aureo, discussing institutional Bitcoin adoption trends and the international race for cryptocurrency market access as traditional financial institutions recognize the monetary opportunities in digital assets.
Show Notes
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.
00:00 – Intro & welcoming Gustavo Flores 01:17 – UK opens retail BTC/ETH ETPs 04:13 – Japan stablecoins & productization 07:49 – LATAM stablecoin wave; Brazil in focus 11:27 – Coinbase x CoinDCX (India/APAC) 15:47 – Stablecoin plumbing: BlackRock & Stripe 20:27 – BTC credit vs high LATAM rates; Bolivia case 23:31 – Nubank pursues U.S. bank charter 29:11 – 2026 custody (Citi/Schwab) & cycle timing 33:25 – Aureo announced (Swapido → Aureo) 35:03 – Aureo MIC thesis & team 42:21 – Storage-first: MIC + localized service 56:40 – Debasement trade & BTC hurdle rate 1:04:23 – Onramp Business controls; wrap & disclaimer
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