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FTX Denies Robinhood Acquisition Rumors, A Look at the Fintech Consolidation Landscape & Big Tech Pushes Back Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation 6/28/22
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FTX Denies Robinhood Acquisition Rumors, A Look at the Fintech Consolidation Landscape & Big Tech Pushes Back Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation 6/28/22
FromTechCheck
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Our anchors start today’s show covering the rumors that crypto exchange FTX might be looking to buy trading platform Robinhood, with insight from CNBC’s Kate Rooney and Slow Ventures General Partner Sam Lessin. Then, Bain & Company Partner Michael Cashman offers his perspective on the broader consolidation landscape in fintech, and Jefferies analyst Brent Thill joins to discuss his upgrade of cloud computing firm Snowflake. Next, our Julia Boorstin looks at catalysts sending Disney shares higher, and Wedbush Securities Head of Equity Trading Sahak Manuelian shares his outlook for tech amid the ongoing volatility. Later, CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on big tech names pushing back against anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Released:
Jun 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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