Clay and Kyle give an overview of their best quality stock idea for Q4 2024. This quarter, they discuss Mastercard.

Join us as we delve into Dread’s inspiring story, from his days as a world-class athlete to his significant contributions in the world of Bitcoin. Learn about the Caribbean crypto landscape, challenges of CBDCs, and his work with OpenSats funding innovative Bitcoin projects.Discover more about Flash, his Bitcoin wallet and exchange platform, and the fascinating world of e-cash engineering.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:34 - How Dread transitioned from a track and field career to Bitcoin entrepreneurship.11:25 - Insights into how Bitcoin businesses operate in the Caribbean.13:30 - Reasons behind the failure of CBDCs in the Caribbean and why initiatives struggle.19:11 - The purpose and impact of OpenSats, a nonprofit funding Bitcoin projects.21:40 - Key projects supported by OpenSats that are making waves in the industry.23:38 - Unique aspects of Bitcoin engineering, including e-cash technology, that intrigue Dread.24:30 - An overview of Flash, a Bitcoin wallet and exchange tailored for Caribbean users.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Dread’s Flash website: GetFlash.io Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our

William Green chats with Brad Stulberg about how to thrive amid change.

Andrew Brenton discusses his biggest investment lessons from beating the market over the past 25 years.

NVK joins the show to discuss the potential of AI, explore the impact of Nostr on data vending and content creation, and share his thoughts on security, hardware manufacturing challenges, and what's exciting in Bitcoin’s evolving tech landscape.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro08:34 - The core concept behind NVK's AI project, Unleashed.chat14:54 - What digital vending machines are, and how they tie into Nostr.21:13 - Frustrations NVK has with common security advice.22:36 - Key advice for newcomers to the Bitcoin space.26:16 - The challenges and intricacies of hardware manufacturing that often go unnoticed.35:31 - Why Nostr is revolutionizing long-form content creation.37:43 - The most exciting technical developments happening in Bitcoin and Nostr.42:57 - NVK's perspective on Nostr’s growing role in decentralized communication.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES NVK’s AI project: Unleased.chat. NVK’s X (Twitter) Account. NVK’s Nostr.  Check out Coinkite. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. SPONSORSSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Connect Invest Bluehost TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way

Kyle Grieve explores John Kenneth Galbraith's book, A Short History of Financial Euphoria.

Clay Finck reviews the book — Quality of Earnings by Thornton O'Glove, to help shed light on what the earnings provided by a company really mean for us as investors.

In this episode, Matt Odell discusses how open-source Bitcoin development is funded through initiatives like OpenSats, the significance of ignoring Satoshi’s identity, and why Nostr, Cashu, and Fedi are critical for Bitcoin’s future. He also shares insights on building Bitcoin Park, a community hub, and reveals one of his pet peeves in the Bitcoin space.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro03:04 - Why it’s essential to ignore the mystery behind Satoshi’s identity.08:26 - What OpenSats is and how it supports open-source Bitcoin development.08:49 - Insights into building Bitcoin Park, a community space for Bitcoin enthusiasts.18:38 - The importance of Nostr for Bitcoin communications.27:26 - How Cashu and Fedi are advancing Bitcoin payments.32:44 - Why Matt Odell is frustrated by price predictions in the Bitcoin space.37:46 - Lessons Matt has learned from spending time around Jack Dorsey.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Odell’s Nostr. Odell's Website. OpenSats Website. Book recommendation: Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | 

Kyle chats with the founder and managing partner of The Connor Group, Larry Connor about why being different is crucial to outperformance.

Clay Finck reviews the wonderful book — Am I Being Too Subtle by Sam Zell.

Alex Leishman discusses River's recent report on the 30% growth in business Bitcoin adoption, detailing trends in cross-border payments, treasury management, and the unique ways businesses are integrating Bitcoin. He also touches on River's major new service, the importance of proof of reserves, and shares insights on how companies can navigate volatility in the crypto space.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:46 - Why Bitcoin adoption among businesses grew by 30% in just one year12:37 - How private companies are outpacing public firms in Bitcoin holdings14:53 - The future growth trajectory of business Bitcoin holdings through 202615:54 - Three key areas where Bitcoin adds value for businesses beyond treasury management27:34 - River’s new service offering interest on FDIC-insured cash deposits30:05 - What big banks may misunderstand in the coming Bitcoin bull cycle32:12 - How Alex Leishman stays balanced and his personal hobbies outside of work34:26 - Top advice for newcomers to the cryptocurrency space35:55 - Strategies for managing the volatility of BitcoinDisclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Check out River’s Exchange Services. River’s recent report on Corporate Bitcoin Adoption. Alex on X (Twitter). Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | 

William chats with Jason Zweig about his updated & revised edition of Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor, which Warren Buffett describes as “by far the best book on investing ever written.”

Clay Finck is joined by Derek Pilecki to talk about hedge funds, financial companies, current market conditions for banks, and more.

In this episode, Allen shares his thoughts on the Saifedean vs. Saylor debate on borrowing against Bitcoin, the role of stablecoins in expanding fiat, and their underlying protocols. He also delves into the risks of stablecoins compared to traditional bank accounts and highlights current technical risks in the crypto space. Allen gives his take on free speech and technologies like Nostr and discusses the growing custody and derivatives activity with institutions like BNY Mellon and IBIT.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:26 - Allen’s perspective on the Saifedean vs. Saylor debate regarding borrowing against Bitcoin.05:55 - Why stablecoins may or may not be more risky than traditional bank accounts.10:26 - How stablecoins might help in the expansion of fiat currencies globally.14:46 - Technical risks that Allen is currently concerned about in the crypto space.27:19 - Whether stablecoins require protocols like Tron or Solana for long-term functionality.31:51 How institutional involvement is changing the crypto landscape, from custody to derivatives.39:48 - Allen’s views on free speech, Nostr, and supporting technologies for Bitcoin.45:48 - The significance of BNY Mellon’s custody services and the approval of derivatives for Bitcoin.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Allen's (X) Twitter Account. Allen on Nostr. Allen’s book: Bitcoin Is Venice: Essays on the Past and Future of Capitalism. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO T

Stig Brodersen outlines 10 things he has learned about investing since he started The Investor’s Podcast in 2014.

Clay Finck is joined by Professor Hendrik Bessembinder to discuss his renowned research on the performance of individual stocks.

In this episode, we dive into the technicalities of Bitcoin block templates, the Stratum V1 and V2 protocols, and the innovations brought by Ocean’s Datum Protocol. We also explore a fascinating story of Tesla hacking and the challenges of implementing decentralized mining pools.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro02:48 - What a Bitcoin block template is and its role in decentralization.07:07 - The function and limitations of Stratum V1 software.09:12 - How Stratum V2 aims to improve mining decentralization and why adoption has been slow.14:52 - A fascinating story of how Jason Hughes hacked a Tesla in front of its Chief Technology Officer.21:49 - How the Datum Protocol manages reward distribution among miners with different templates.22:31 - How Ocean’s Datum Protocol enables decentralized block templates for both small and large miners.41:36 - The challenges Ocean faces with large miners, especially regarding SOC2 compliance.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Bitcoin Mechanic on X (Twitter), Nostr. Jason Hughes on X (Twitter). Ocean on Discord. Ocean on Nostr. Related Episode: Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining Pools with Bitcoin Mechanic. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts:

Kyle chats with co-host Clay about Clay’s favorite book, The Joys of Compounding. They discuss how compounding can profoundly affect people's lives inside and outside of investing, simple thinking tools to make better decisions, why humility is such an important trait all good investors possess, and much more!

Clay Finck and Kyle Grieve review The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks and share their most impactful takeaways.

In this episode, we dive into SAB 121’s implications on Bitcoin, discuss BNY Mellon’s crypto custody services, and explore how regulatory changes and institutional adoption could shape Bitcoin's future value. We also examine BlackRock’s demands on Coinbase, changes in M2 money supply, and Basel III’s risk weight requirements for cryptoassets.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:32 - The significance of BNY Mellon’s approval for custody services.02:01 - Michael Saylor's three prerequisites for Bitcoin reaching $5M per coin.16:06 - The impact of BlackRock’s 12-hour settlement window requirement for Coinbase.21:41 - ESG trend changes driven by AI advancements.24:36 - How SAB 121 requires banks to treat Bitcoin deposits as liabilities.25:26 - The 1,250% risk weight requirement for Bitcoin under Basel III regulations.30:37 - Why Silvergate’s bankruptcy may have been influenced by government actions.34:38 - How stablecoins interact with traditional banking systems.46:29 - Why Ethereum is currently facing a downward trend.49:30 - The expansion of the M2 money supply and its implications for inflation.BOOKS AND RESOURCES America Hodl on Nostr . Jeff Ross on Nostr. Joe Carlasare on Twitter, Nostr. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook