2024-10-23
50 分钟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 - Intro 01:46 - Why Bitcoin adoption among businesses grew by 30% in just one year 12:37 - How private companies are outpacing public firms in Bitcoin holdings 14:53 - The future growth trajectory of business Bitcoin holdings through 2026 15:54 - Three key areas where Bitcoin adds value for businesses beyond treasury management 27:34 - River’s new service offering interest on FDIC-insured cash deposits 30:05 - What big banks may misunderstand in the coming Bitcoin bull cycle 32:12 - How Alex Leishman stays balanced and his personal hobbies outside of work 34:26 - Top advice for newcomers to the cryptocurrency space 35:55 - Strategies for managing the volatility of Bitcoin Disclaimer: 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 | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Connect Invest Bluehost TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way Public Fundrise American Express Onramp Miro Facet SimpleMining ReMarkable Vanta Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
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Hey, everyone.
Welcome to this Wednesday's release of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast.
On today's show, we have back the CEO and founder of River, Mr.
Alex Leishman.
As usual, Alex brings the fire with an impressive recap on their recently released report on businesses adopting bitcoin on their treasuries.
In fact, the numbers are up by 30% just in the past year alone.
In addition to that, Alex has a massive, massive announcement about receiving interest in Bitcoin for the dollars you have deposited into your FDIC insured cash account.
You heard that, right, guys.
This news is crazy interesting.
So without further delay, get ready for an exciting conversation with one of the best builders in the space, Alex Leishman.
Celebrating 10 years, you are listening to Bitcoin Fundamentals by the Investors Podcast Network.
Now for your host, Preston Pysch.
Hey, everyone, welcome to the show.
I'm here with Alex Leishman from River.
Alex, it's always a pleasure.
Welcome back to the show.