BTC183: Bitcoin Investing Opportunities in Africa w/ Abubakar Nur Khalil
22 May 2024 - 54 minsJoin us on this episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals as we talk with Abubakar Nur Khalil, a distinguished Bitcoin Core Contributor and founder of Recursive Capital. We explore Bitcoin's progress across Africa, discussing regulation, P2P dynamics, and significant developments in Nigeria. We also cover Abubakar's role at Btrust alongside Jack Dorsey and Jay Z, Recursive Capital's mission, and future Bitcoin advancements.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
06:46 - The current state of Bitcoin development in Africa.
06:46 - Insights into Bitcoin regulation and P2P dynamics in Nigeria.
14:09 - Abubakar Nur Khalil's journey as a self-taught programmer and Bitcoin Core Contributor.
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BTC257: Bitcoin Mastermind Q1 2026 w/ Jeff Ross, Joe Carlasare, and American HODL (Bitcoin Podcast)
The Bitcoin mastermind group explores geopolitical tensions, including a potential U.S. response to Taiwan's defense and Venezuela’s strategic oil reserves. They analyze the revolutionary impact of AI on economic models, employment, and national security, while diving into crypto regulation, Bitcoin predictions, and market dynamics. A mix of serious insights and entertaining AI-generated music rounds out the session. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:03 - Why the Venezuela raid could signify a new global power alignment 00:00:20 - The debate on whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion 00:05:02 - Strategic importance of semiconductors in global power dynamics 00:17:58 - Elon Musk’s prediction about deflation and AI-driven economies 00:25:27 - Why “bullshit jobs” might emerge in an AI-dominated future 00:32:04 - Insights from Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute on global AI adoption 00:37:10 - How AI could disrupt white-collar work and content credibility 00:41:03 - Forecasts on Bitcoin’s price trajectory through 2026 00:44:07 - The Clarity Act’s potential impact on stablecoins and crypto markets 00:53:39 - How treasury yields, Powell investigations, and Bitcoin interconnect Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Related Episode: Bitcoin Mastermind Q3 2025. Related Episode: Bitcoin Mastermind Q2 2025. American Hodl on Nostr. Jeff Ross on Nostr. Joe Carlasare on X (Twitter), Nostr. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on 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. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Masterworks Linkedin Talent Solutions Simple Mining Plus500 Shopify Fundrise Netsuite References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
1 hour 20 mins
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TIP783: What the Market Missed: Prem Watsa and One of the Greatest Records in Business w/ Kyle Grieve
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1 hour 8 mins
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TIP782: The Search for Mispriced Stocks w/ Clay Finck
In this episode, Clay reviews the book Hidden Investment Treasures by Daniel Gladiš and explores how the rise of passive investing has created growing inefficiencies in today’s market. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:37 - How the rise of passive investing has weakened the price discovery process 00:07:38 - Why price and value often diverge in overlooked parts of the market 00:15:37 - Why today’s market environment may be especially favorable for disciplined value investors 00:23:53 - Why paying the right price matters more than forecasting short-term market movements 00:29:43 - How capital allocation, balance sheet strength, and management quality reduce investment risk over time 00:59:33 - Key lessons from real-world case studies, including Markel, NVR, Japanese equities, and banks Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here. Daniel Gladiš’s book: Hidden Investment Treasures. Learn more about Gladiš’s firm: The Vltava Fund. Check out the Made in Japan Substack. Related Episode TIP758: Current Market Conditions & Investment Opportunities w/ Derek Pilecki. Follow Clay on X and LinkedIn. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. 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. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Masterworks Linkedin Talent Solutions Simple Mining Plus500 Netsuite Fundrise References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investors Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
1 hour 1 min
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TECH012: Monthly Tech Roundup – Data Centers in Space, AI5 Chip, Tesla vs. Waymo w/ Seb Bunney (Tech Podcast)
Preston and Seb unpack AI’s implications for safety, governance, and economics. They debate AGI risks, corporate centralization, Bitcoin's regulatory role, and Elon Musk’s ventures in space and autonomous tech. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:37 - Why AI safety and autonomy are increasingly at odds00:11:30 - How AGI could reshape governance and policy-making00:07:40 - Preston’s skepticism about AI self-preservation claims00:15:18 - The unintended consequences of AI regulation00:22:15 - How Bitcoin could hold corporations accountable00:20:10 - The dangers of centralizing economic power via AI00:34:45 - Why generalist thinking matters in a post-pandemic world00:37:20 - The role of curiosity and deep reading in future-proofing00:41:59 - How SpaceX is redefining launch economics with reusable rockets00:57:41 - The hidden potential of Tesla’s AI chips and compute power Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Clip 1: AI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! with Tristan Harris. Clip 2: Marc Andreessen explains the future belongs to generalists in the AI era. Clip 3: Elon Musk on the Future of SpaceX & Mars. Official Website: Seb Bunney. Seb’s book: The Hidden Cost of Money. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on 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. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Masterworks Linkedin Talent Solutions Simple Mining Plus500 Netsuite Fundrise References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor’s Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
1 hour 10 mins
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TIP781: My Portfolio & Current Market Conditions w/ Clay Finck & Stig Brodersen
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1 hour 27 mins
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TIP780: Top Stocks for 2026 w/ Shawn O'Malley, Daniel Mahncke, & Clay Finck
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1 hour 32 mins
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