Alt Funds Network · Sep 25, 2025 · 45:43
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Alt Funds Network Podcast
00:02 Meet Zach Townsend: Co-Founder and CEO of Meanwhile
00:18 The Concept of Bitcoin-Denominated Life Insurance
01:08 Bitcoin Life Insurance: Regulatory and Market Insights
01:31 Diving into Bitcoin Life Insurance Benefits
03:02 Zach's Journey: From FinTech to Bitcoin Life Insurance
06:34 The Genesis of Meanwhile: A Bitcoin Life Insurance Company
10:27 Understanding the Product and Its Users
17:15 Mechanics of Bitcoin Life Insurance Policies
21:32 Starting an Insurance Company: Challenges and Insights
22:21 Choosing Bermuda for Insurance Approval
23:09 Launching the First Policies
23:44 Raising Capital and Investing in Bitcoin
25:35 Custody and Security Measures
27:22 Lending Bitcoin and Managing Risks
34:24 Tax Implications and Policy Loans
42:00 Future Roadmap and Expansion Plans
43:57 Conclusion and Contact Information
Disclaimer:
Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.