Altcoins Implode, Bitcoin Stands Strong: A Masterclass in Signal vs Noise

Update: 2025-10-13

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Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.

00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Recent Events

02:53 - Texas Capital Markets and Blockchain Summit Insights

05:59 - Understanding the Debasement Trade and Fiscal Policies

08:40 - Market Reactions to Recent Economic Announcements

12:07 - The Fragility of the Crypto Ecosystem

14:53 - Lessons from Recent Market Volatility

17:44 - The Role of Bitcoin in a Volatile Market

20:55 - The Future of Prediction Markets and Information Discovery

30:35 - The Nuances of Prediction Markets

32:45 - Square's Bitcoin Integration

37:55 - Traditional Finance Meets Digital Assets

42:17 - Sovereign Adoption of Bitcoin

49:42 - The Risks in Capital Markets and First Brands

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Links discussed:

https://www.theblock.co/post/374266/crypto-liquidations-near-10-billion-in-historic-drawdown-following-trumps-100-tariffs-on-china

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/morgan-stanley-drops-crypto-fund-restrictions-for-wealth-clients.html

https://blockworks.co/news/bank-of-russia-limited-crypto

https://www.theblock.co/post/374286/rwa-giant-securitize-eyeing-public-listing-via-cantor-fitzgerald-spac-at-unicorn-valuation-bloomberg

https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/10/kalshi-hits-5b-valuation-days-after-rival-polymarket-gets-2b-nyse-backing-at-8b/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/08/square-launches-ai-voice-ordering-and-an-integrated-bitcoin-solution-for-merchants/

https://www.theblock.co/post/373957/paypay-acquires-40-stake-in-binance-japan?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/galaxy-announces-460-million-strategic-investment-from-a-leading-asset-management-firm-302581126.html

https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1977710157766307970

https://x.com/matthew_sigel/status/1976251057421647886

https://x.com/gladstein/status/1976684360754684366