Bitcoin for Financial Services Podcast

Bitcoin for Financial Services Podcast

Author: Wyatt O'Rourke & Jordan Guess Language: English Episodes: 27
You’ll find Bitcoin for Financial Services Podcast lives at the intersection of established finance and a rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Hosts Wyatt O’Rourke and Jordan Guess bring distinct, grounded perspectives to each conversation. Wyatt, author of The Bitcoinization of Finance and founder of Basilic Financial, operates daily in the practical work of connecting traditional wealth management with Bitcoin’s emerging economy. Jordan’s complementary expertise allows them to dissect complex developments with clarity. Together, they move beyond hype to examine the tangible mechanisms, regulatory shifts, and institutional adoption that are actively restructuring financial services. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a close look at the tools, strategies, and real-world implications for professionals and serious investors. Each episode of this podcast feels like a focused discussion, unpacking how Bitcoin technology influences everything from portfolio construction to payment systems. If you're navigating the convergence of legacy systems and cryptographic innovation, the dialogue here provides a necessary and nuanced compass. Tune in for analysis that respects the depth of both finance and the foundational technology changing it.
Episodes
How River Hit Its Highest Volume Month Ever During a Market Crash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
When Bitcoin's price dropped and sentiment hit the floor in February 2025, most people expected adoption to slow. River's numbers told a completely different story… their highest volume month ever. In this episode, we si…
The $4,000 Rug Pull: Why Fiat Payments Break Small Businesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:59
This episode, we sit down with a payments veteran with 15+ years of payment innovation experience to dissect the inherent flaws of modern credit card rails and fiat payment systems. As financial professionals, we often s…
The Real Reason You Lose 8% Every Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
In this episode, we sit down with a CPA and financial advisor to deconstruct why traditional value investing models are failing in the current economic environment. We explore the critical flaw in modern accounting, whic…
Ex-Apple Engineer Reveals How AI Is Stealing Your Data [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:31
We sit down with a privacy-focused AI founder to discuss the massive security holes in popular tools like ChatGPT and Claude. The convenience of these models often comes at the cost of client confidentiality and transpar…
1 Billion Users: Why the Lightning Network is Winning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:18
We sit down with Lightning Network executive Bobby Shell to explore how Bitcoin is maturing from a tinkerer's hobby into an essential enterprise powerhouse. We break down the massive shift in payment rails, revealing how…
Mortgage Insider: Use Your Bitcoin To Qualify Now! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:31
We explore a massive breakthrough for Bitcoiners looking to enter the real estate market. For years, traditional banks have forced us to liquidate our stack or denied loans because our wealth is not in fiat. In this epis…
Why Your Business Needs An Anti-CBDC Strategy Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:50
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Simecka to discuss the critical importance of building tools for independent value transfer in an increasingly surveilled world. We explore why self-custody is the only true protect…
Why 99% of Advisors Will Be Unemployed in 3 Years [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:45
We sat down with Zach Wischler, Director of Sales at Casa, to dismantle the false security of the ETF narrative and explore the future of wealth preservation. While Wall Street pushes paper Bitcoin, the real value for hi…
CFO Reveals the 4 Types of Bitcoin Treasuries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:52
We sit down with Travis MacDonald, a CPA and CFA who left the traditional M&A world to build financial infrastructure for the Bitcoin economy. He breaks down why the Bitcoin Treasury narrative is often oversimplified and…