The hosts dive into the mixed performance of US tech shares and the crypto sector, noting stability in major tokens. Paris makes headlines by banning rental e-scooters, shaking up micromobility. Zamp Finance impresses with a new platform to protect startup cash. Tesla reports strong Q1 delivery numbers despite price cuts, raising questions about future financials. They also explore a curious Saudi Arabian venture capital firm's interaction with U.S. policies, adding an intriguing twist to the discussion.
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Mixed Market Performance
Shares are mixed in the US, lagging behind Asia and Europe.
Tech stocks are underperforming, but the market is closed on Friday for Good Friday.
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Crypto and NFT Stagnation
The crypto market is stagnant, with major tokens showing little movement.
The NFT market boom is deflating again after a brief resurgence.
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Paris E-Scooter Ban
Paris voted to ban rental e-scooters, impacting companies like Lime, Dott, and Tier.
This decision might influence other cities, posing challenges for the micromobility sector.
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Alex is back with the first episode of our Q2 run. Welcome to the new tranch of 2023!
On the show today we riffed through the stock market and crypto sector. The gist? Shares are mixed here in the United States while major crypto tokens are not doing too much.
Tesla's Q1 delivery and production numbers are out, and while the beat certain expectations the results come after price cuts. It will be curious to see what the new figures translate to in financial terms when we get the company's financial results.
Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.
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