This week in Business Twitter: Dave Chappelle’s Netflix drama, Coinbase’s push for regulation, the booming dog ramp business, and the power of Twitter for VC funding Cancel culture ran into a patch of gray area with Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, while Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong attempted to eliminate the gray area in crypto regulation by drafting a policy proposal of his own. Ivan De Luce 10.15.21 8:08 PM People
This week in Business Twitter: Litecoin and Walmart get pranked, Rivian rolls out its first EV truck, and Mailchimp’s $12 billion exit This week, a fake press release claimed that Walmart would accept Litecoin as payment, and before it could be taken down, the cryptocurrency shot up 33%. Ivan De Luce 9.17.21 8:09 PM People
This week in Business Twitter: McDonald’s takes Bitcoin in El Salvador, Brian Armstrong criticizes the SEC, and one of Africa’s hottest startups raises $200 million This week, Bitcoin became legal currency in El Salvador. Meanwhile, Coinbase took a hit when the SEC threatened to sue the company over its latest feature. Ivan De Luce 9.10.21 8:56 PM People
A brief history of why Martin Shkreli got banned from Twitter The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.23.22 12:25 AM Outcasts
Brian Armstrong accuses the SEC of ‘really sketchy behavior’ for threatening to sue Coinbase over its latest feature Shares in Coinbase fell 4%, closing at $258.20 on Wednesday following disclosure of the agency’s tough stance on Lend. Ivan De Luce 9.8.21 9:08 PM Crypto
This week in Business Twitter: Uber vs. Just Eat Takeaway, capital gains woes for VCs, and Jack Dorsey’s case for Bitcoin’s green future The CEOs of Uber and Just Eat Takeaway exchange heated remarks, and Square Crypto claims that Bitcoin is good for renewable energy. Ivan De Luce , Danny Konstantinovic 4.23.21 8:00 PM People
This week in Business Twitter: Coinbase goes public, why Archegos imploded, and how to build a 7-figure newsletter Brian Armstrong is now one of the world’s richest people, thanks to Coinbase’s public debut. Meanwhile, Bill Hwang of Archegos is out $20 billion after his firm’s spectacular implosion. Ivan De Luce 4.16.21 7:00 PM People
"Repulsive," "reptilian," "diseased": What John D. Rockefeller had in common with Martin Shkreli The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.20.22 5:13 PM Features