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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’L...

In today’s episode, William Green 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.” Jason, who also writes the Wall Street Journal’s Intelligent Investor column, explains why Graham’s classic book still holds vitally important lessons for today’s investors. He...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Derek Pilecki. Derek is a managing member and portfolio manager at Gator Capital Management, which manages Financials sector long/short portfolios for private partnerships and mutual funds. Since its inception in July 2008, Gator Capital has compounded capital at 21.0% per annum versus 11.8% for the S&P 500 over the same time period. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEA...

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 discus...

In today's episode, Stig Brodersen outlines 10 things he has learned about investing since he started The Investor’s Podcast in 2014. In the second segment of the show, Clay Finck joins to discuss his top takeaways from his investing career.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Why you should be careful who you listen to about stock investing.  07:45 - Why you should not...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Professor Hendrik Bessembinder to discuss his renowned research on the performance of individual stocks. Professor Bessembinder is a finance professor at Arizona State University, and his research titled, ‘Do Stocks Outperform Treasury Bills?’ has been referenced many times on the show. As a frequent speaker at conferences, financial markets, and universities...

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 - Intro 02:48 - What a Bitcoin block template is and its role in decentralization....

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with co-host Clay Finck 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, how to think about value and quality traps regarding evaluation, why y...

On today’s episode, Clay and Kyle review The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks and share their most impactful takeaways. Howard Marks is the co-founder and co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, a global investment giant with more than $190 billion in assets. He’s also the author of two best-selling books, “The Most Important Thing” and “Mastering the Market Cycle,” and his client memos hav...

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 - Intro 01:32 - The...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the investing philosophy and concepts from the Nomad Investment Partnership, how they created their fund structure to align themselves with partners, why they settled on inactivity, the powerful effects of businesses that share profits with customers rather than shareholder, how they ended up focusing on the scale economies shared business model, how they...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Ted Seides to discuss his new book — Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking, and operations from private equity professionals. Over the past 20 years, the private equity industry has gone from a cottage industry to a powerful juggernaut that touches every corner of the global economy — now totaling over $6 trillion. Ted is the former president...

Join us as Calle, the creator of Cashu Protocol, explores how Cashu enhances the Bitcoin Lightning Network by offering a privacy-focused solution for micropayments. We delve into key topics such as custodial vs. non-custodial Bitcoin solutions, Cashu’s impact on network growth, and the future of Nostr integration with Bitcoin. Calle also explains how Cashu balances security with usability while ai...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses an underrated book called “Warren Buffett’s Ground Rules” by Jeremy Miller, he’ll discuss how to avoid being taken advantage of by Mr. Market, how to maximize the effects of compounding, how Warren thinks about tracking investment performance, how Buffett aligned himself with his partners, why contrarianism is such a good trait in investing, the challenged...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Richard Lawrence. Richard is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Overlook Investments, a leading value-oriented investment firm in Asia that he founded in 1991. Over a 30-year time period, Overlook compounded capital at 14.3% per year — a remarkable record of growth that is a testament to their consistent ability to find and invest in Asia’s best companies....

In this episode, Matthew Mežinskis shares insights from his 6 years of research on base money trends, inflation vs. deflation, and the growth of Bitcoin. We delve into historical examples like Kublai Khan, examine the impact of population growth, and explore why central bank actions now face greater scrutiny. Mežinskis also explains why he views CBDCs as mere imitations of Bitcoin's success and sh...

In today's episode, Stig Brodersen speaks to Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig only owns five individual stocks, and in this episode, he outlines why Betsson is one of them. Hari’s pick, Nintendo, is at an attractive spot in the console cycle, and Tobias pitches Virtu, a value stock trading at an appealing valuation.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Why Toby has i...

On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Shree Viswanathan for a stock deep dive on Hermès. Hermès is a luxury goods manufacturer renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship. The brand is known for its iconic products, such as the Birkin and Kelly bags, silk scarves, and equestrian-inspired items. Since the IPO in 1993, shares of Hermès have compounded at 20.6% (excluding dividends), while the S&P 50...

This episode covers key real estate market trends amid rising inflation and interest rates, particularly in city centers. We discuss the markdown of commercial properties, the impact on rental vs. ownership rates, and regional pricing variations. The conversation also explores how Bitcoin can serve as collateral for real estate development, acting as a hedge against inflation, and the potential of...

On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the importance of simplicity and understanding for investment success, why you can succeed in investing while being wrong often, cloning characteristics too many investors follow that should be avoided to improve investing success, the significant differences in analyzing large and small businesses, how to treat stock tips with caution to avoid risky inves...

On today’s episode, Clay shares the most important lessons he’s learned from Morgan Housel. Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. He's the New York Times Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. His books have sold over 4.5 million copies and have been translated into more than 50 languages. He also serves on the board of directors at Markel. IN THIS EPISODE...

In this episode, Preston interviews Max Kei and Pascal Hugli, diving deep into how Bitcoin's unique characteristics position it as the ultimate collateral for institutional lending. The discussion covers key topics such as risk management, the role of stablecoins, peer-to-peer lending versus traditional finance, and the future of Bitcoin in institutional portfolios. Max and Pascal share their pers...

In this episode, William Green chats with Harold J. (“Jay”) Bowen III, President & CIO of Bowen, Hanes & Company. Jay & his late father generated dazzling returns for their biggest client, the Tampa Firefighters’ & Police Officers’ Pension Fund. The fund’s stock portfolio has achieved an annualized return of 14.4% over 50 years & a cumulative return of more than 81,000%. Here, Jay explains how the...

On today’s episode, Clay offers a detailed guide on creating an investment checklist to help you avoid picking losing stocks. An investment checklist, paired with thorough fundamental analysis, is crucial for making informed and intelligent decisions in the investing world. Great investment opportunities are rare, and a well-crafted checklist is key to distinguishing exceptional companies from med...

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of Bitcoin payments and scaling, and how Fedi is addressing these issues. Obi Nwosu explains the concept of Fediments and guardians, while Renata Rodrigues shares her on-the-ground experiences in Africa, discussing the real-world impact of Fedi on communities. We also explore the tools within the Fedi app that empower users to earn sats and the potentia...