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Best Multi-Institution
OnrampA
Multi-Institution Custody
90
Distributed

Only platform distributing keys across multiple regulated custodians and jurisdictions. Inheritance, dynasty trusts, insurance on segregated incidents.

Best Collaborative
UnchainedA-
Collaborative Multisig
85
Distributed

2-of-3 multisig where client holds 2 keys. Strong inheritance and IRA products. Lending available.

Best Exchange Custody
Onramp FinanceA
Qualified Custodian (BitGo)
89
SPOF

Lowest cost one-time buys at 59bps. Earn 3% on cash, 1.5% card rewards, lending available.

Best Hardware Wallet
Foundation (Passport)B+
Hardware Wallet
81
Distributed

Open source hardware and software. Beautiful industrial design. Bitcoin-only.

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Iran Just Turned the World's Most Important Waterway Into a Bitcoin Market

Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.This week Liam, Brian, and Michael cover Onramp's $12.5M Series A, Iran's Bitcoin-denominated Hormuz Safe insurance platform, the Clarity Act's passage through the Senate Banking Committee, Hyperliquid's USDC pivot and partnership with Coinbase, Standard Chartered's acquisition of Zodia Custody, Gemini's mounting losses, and Prime Trust's $970M lawsui

The Last Trade
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Ray Dalio Is Wrong About Bitcoin & Bonds Are Breaking | THE ₿ROADCAST EP. 30

In Episode 30 of The ₿roadcast, Bram Kanstein, Brian Cubellis, and special guest Liam Nelson break down the most important Bitcoin and macro developments from the past few weeks.00:00 - Intro & Welcoming Liam Nelson00:43 - Ray Dalio's Bitcoin Pushback11:28 - Mubadala's $600M IBIT Position & The Sovereign Bid18:34 - Draghi's Charlemagne Prize & The Euro's Collapse25:30 - Gemini's Fumble & The Everything Exchange Pivot31:55 - Menger, Asymmetry & Why Adoption Is Uneven45:07 - Gold's Underweight & The Debasement Regime1:05:09 - The Bond Market Is Breaking In Real Time1:09:13 - Early Riders Leads O

The Last Trade
May 15, 2026

Onramp Finance Deep Dive with Bram Kanstein: Preserving Wealth in the Digital Age

The Onramp team sits down for a full walkthrough of Onramp Finance, the unification layer tying the entire client experience together. Michael, Brian, Jackson, and Cam break down why custody had to be solved first, why the rest of the industry is sprinting toward speculation while Onramp builds for sound financial planning, and how dollars, bitcoin, and gold finally live in one account anchored by Multi-Institution Custody. Bram Kanstein joins to bring the international operator's view on what it actually takes to live and run a business on a Bitcoin standard.🎙️ Hosted by Michael Tanguma, Bri

The Last Trade
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Gold To $35,000? The Math Is Hard To Ignore | Josh Phair

The Last Trade: Josh Phair joins to break down the metal wars escalating between sovereigns, gold's run from $3,300 to $4,700 in nine months, why CLARITY's Senate markup tomorrow is a capital flight moment, Wyoming winning the state's first physical gold mandate over JP Morgan, and the Fair-Sinclair ratio pointing to $35,000 gold.--- 🔸 Connect with Onramp: The leader in resilient, fault-tolerant Multi-Institution Custody for secure, enduring bitcoin ownership.👉 Onramp Finance: https://onrampbitcoin.com/finance👉 Sign up for Genesis: https://onrampbitcoin.com/finance#genesis📩 Schedule a cons

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