The Sovereign Shift: Bitcoin, Gold, & Nation-State Game Theory
This episode features Blake Killian, OnRamp's new Chief Marketing Officer, discussing nation state Bitcoin adoption and the Bitcoin Policy Institute's latest research. The conversation explores the relationship between Bitcoin and gold markets, focusing on education and clear messaging as key drivers for mainstream Bitcoin adoption.
Show Notes
The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, & Brian Cubellis. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & 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.
00:00 — Introduction & Blake Killian Joins Onramp as CMO 03:20 — Blake’s Background and the Marketing Gap in Bitcoin 06:05 — Clarity, Education, and Overcoming Industry Noise 12:30 — Nation-State Adoption and Political Implications 25:10 — Tether’s $500B Play and Branding Power 36:30 — Treasury Companies, ETFs, and the Custody Conundrum 42:30 — Multi-Institution Custody and Cutting Through the Noise 46:24 — Gold’s Resurgence and Bitcoin as Hard Money 56:50 — China, Global Monetary Shifts, and Sound Money Allies 01:16:20 — Closing Thoughts, Outro, and Disclaimer
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