It's time to welcome back Chris DeMuth for his monthly state of the markets. For this April 2023 edition, Chris shares his thoughts on the Spectrum Brands antitrust lawsuit, thoughts on Activision Microsoft following the CMA unexpectedly ruled against the deal, and the Wells Notice sent to Coinbase.
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Chapters:
[0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Stream by Alphasense
[1:36] What's on Chris' mind for April 2023: AMC, Coinbase, Spectrum Brands, Greyscale Trust
[2:33] Spectrum Brands antitrust lawsuit
[15:36] Understanding the value on Spectrum Brands if they win or lose the case
[23:27] The politics behind the Spectrum Brands case
[28:27] Thoughts on Activision Microsoft following the CMA unexpectedly ruled against the deal
[34:40] Does Activision want extend the walk date?
[37:09] What is a Wells Notice, the Wells Notice sent to Coinbase, their response to the Wells Notice
[42:44] What is the timeline and enforcement process now after sending the Wells Notice to Coinbase
[46:33] Politics on both sides of the Coinbase argument
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