The South China Morning Post reported that the Chinese government was testing a mini program inside of WeChat. The map gives blue, yellow, orange and red alarms based on the amount of deadbeats around you. A deadbeat meaning somebody who doesn't pay their debts. And in 2019, due to their low social credit scores, more than 18 million people have been banned from flying in China.
Jason kicks off today's episode by reacting to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony in front of Congress (1:41) before delving into the news that Coinbase was served a Wells notice by the SEC (22:57). Then, he discusses the reports that Do Kwon has been arrested in Montenegro (32:35) before wrapping up with more information on China and TikTok (35:44).
(0:00) Jason kicks off the show
(1:41) Jason reacts to Shou Zi Chew's testimony in front of Congress
(6:14) China's use of private companies to manipulate its population
(11:02) Linode - Apply to Linode's Rise program for up to six figures in discounts at https://linode.com/twist
(12:29) TikTok's ability to influence our youth
(16:48) Chinese espionage
(21:27) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(22:57) SEC serves Coinbase a Wells Notice
(31:19) Clumio - Visit https://clumio.com/twist to start a free backup or sign up for a demo
(32:35) Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro
(35:44) More information on China and TikTok
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