Crypto Treasuries: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Strategic PlaysIn this episode of 'Old Men New Money,' Douglas Borthwick explores the emerging trend of corporations leveraging cryptocurrencies within their treasury models. Starting with MicroStrategy's pioneering move to convert its treasury into Bitcoin in 2020, the landscape now includes a variety of approaches: MicroStrategy (rebranded to Strategy) focusing on Bitcoin, Bit Mine on Ethereum, and Solve Strategies on Solana. Borthwick breaks down the operations, risks, yields, and strategic advantages of each model, highlighting their unique approaches to financing and revenue generation. Suitable for those looking to understand different corporate cryptocurrency treasury strategies and their potential impact on portfolios.00:00 Introduction to Crypto Treasury Companies01:36 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Strategy04:35 Bit Mine's Ethereum Accumulation07:19 Solana Infrastructure with Saul's Strategies11:05 Comparing the Three Models14:35 Investment Risks and Considerations15:50 Choosing the Right Crypto Treasury Company16:46 Conclusion and Next Steps Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe
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Breaking Down Solana: Speed, Scale, and Success in Crypto
Solana: The Next Generation of Blockchain TechnologyThe podcast discusses the unprecedented evaporation of $19 billion in crypto positions on October 11, 2025, emphasizing Solana's resilience in handling high transaction volumes. Using an analogy of the 1800s railroad boom, the speaker compares Solana to pioneering railroads that succeeded due to their high traffic, low costs, and reliability. The script explains how Solana's blockchain works, the role of SOL as fuel, and how validators maintain the network while earning rewards. It also guides regular people on how to buy and stake SOL for passive income, highlights Solana's capacity for supporting decentralized apps, and addresses the risks of crypto volatility. Ultimately, the podcast underscores the significance of Solana's technology in the evolving blockchain landscape.00:00 Introduction: The $19 Billion Crypto Crash01:03 The Railroad Analogy: Understanding Solana02:13 How Blockchains Actually Work03:03 The Validators: Keeping Solana Running04:11 How Regular People Get Involved04:48 Staking Your SOL: Earning Passive Income05:47 What Actually Runs on Solana06:48 The Actual Numbers: Solana's Performance08:28 The Risks You Need to Know09:34 The Bigger Picture: Blockchain's Future10:39 Outro: Getting Started with Solana Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe
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Navigating the Future of Digital Securities: An In-Depth Conversation
Digital Securities and Consumer Equity: The Revolution and RisksIn this episode, Phil Larmon, Ali Davoudi, and Douglas Borthwick discuss the implications of the new Genius Act and Clarity Act on the economy, specifically focusing on the rise of digital securities and consumer equity - What ouglas calls The Insumer Model. They delve into the potential for stablecoins and digital wallets becoming ubiquitous, transforming how consumers and investors interact. The conversation touches on issues of interoperability among digital security platforms, potential benefits for shareholders in consumer loyalty models, and the challenges and risks companies might face in implementing such systems. Concerns about privacy, liability, and the feasibility of peer-to-peer trading without intermediary platforms are debated, highlighting the complex landscape and the need for more thorough discussion and planning.00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff00:56 The Impact of the Genius Act and Clarity Act01:58 Understanding Digital Securities and Consumer Models02:26 Practical Applications and Benefits of Digital Securities05:01 Challenges and Considerations in Digital Securities05:29 Future of Payments and Loyalty Programs08:12 Equity Ownership and Consumer Privacy Concerns09:21 Debating the Viability of Tokenized Equity10:54 Potential Issues and Real-World Examples13:54 The Need for Thoughtful Implementation24:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts26:30 Costco Gold Purchase Dilemma27:50 Crypto Arbitrage and Kimchi Premium28:46 Tokenization and Equity Concerns30:07 Universal Basic Income and COVID30:29 Naked Shorting and GameStop33:10 Digital Securities and NFTs45:27 Strategic Reserves and National Security47:58 Fiat Money and Economic Constructs48:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe
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The Authority's Guide to Tokenization & Digital Assets. Tired of crypto advice from influencers who've never executed a real securities offering? Douglas Borthwick (pioneer of the first SEC-registered security token IPO), Phil Larmon, and Ali Davoudi bring decades of Wall Street experience to blockchain innovation—and they're not here to sell you the latest memecoin. What makes us different: Douglas made history raising $85 million in the world's first regulated token IPO. We've survived multiple market crashes, built real wealth through traditional investing, and now we're showing how tokenization reshapes serious portfolios. No hype. Just the creator of the "Insumer Model" asking questions crypto Twitter won't. Every episode delivers: Exclusive interviews with industry pioneers (not Twitter personalities), Real tokenization opportunities from someone who's actually executed them
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