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Bitcoin Amid Financial Instability and Geopolitical Shifts

Bitcoin Amid Financial Instability and Geopolitical Shifts

The January 10, 2025 episode of The Last Trade featuring Ralph Gebran examines how banking failures in Lebanon and innovative regulatory frameworks in the UAE are driving Bitcoin adoption as a secure asset.

Strategic Bitcoin Adoption: Institutions, Islamic Finance, and Geopolitical Impacts

Strategic Bitcoin Adoption: Institutions, Islamic Finance, and Geopolitical Impacts

The December 4, 2024 episode of The Last Trade podcast features Allen Farrington and Harris Irfan focusing on the upcoming Bitcoin Institutional Day in Abu Dhabi, highlighting its significance for institutional investors, Islamic finance practitioners, and high-net-worth individuals.

Bitcoin as a Global Asset: Insights on ETFs, Sovereigns, and Market Evolution

Bitcoin as a Global Asset: Insights on ETFs, Sovereigns, and Market Evolution

The November 22, 2024, episode of the The Last Trade podcast features James Van Straten, senior analyst at CoinDesk, exploring Bitcoin’s shifting role in global finance.

Bitcoin as a U.S. Strategic Reserve: Navigating Economic Stability and Inflation

Bitcoin as a U.S. Strategic Reserve: Navigating Economic Stability and Inflation

The November 8, 2024 episode of The Last Trade podcast features Lawrence Lepard and David Foley discussing the current economic and fiscal issues facing the U.S. and the world, with a particular focus on Bitcoin as a potential solution to systemic challenges.

Bitcoin’s Path to Financial Integration and Adoption

Bitcoin’s Path to Financial Integration and Adoption

The November 1, 2024 episode of The Last Trade podcast features Cam Doody and Bradley Chambers exploring Bitcoin’s maturation as a financial asset on the 16th anniversary of its whitepaper.

Bitcoin’s Portfolio Power: An Institutional Edge

Bitcoin’s Portfolio Power: An Institutional Edge

The October 25, 2024 episode of The Last Trade podcast features Mark Connors discussing Bitcoin’s emerging role in portfolio diversification and institutional investment, emphasizing its unique risk-reward profile compared to traditional assets.

Bitcoin’s Role as a Hurdle Rate: A New Benchmark for Institutional Investors

Bitcoin’s Role as a Hurdle Rate: A New Benchmark for Institutional Investors

The October 18, 2024 episode of The Last Trade features Richard Byworth, a former investment banker turned Bitcoin enthusiast, discusses the potential of Bitcoin as an asset class, specifically emphasizing how it can be positioned as a “hurdle rate” for investment decisions.