This Week in Startups Biden targets big corporations + Tether Investigation with Bitfinex’ed | E1243
Jul 9, 2021
The discussion kicks off with Biden's executive order aimed at curbing Big Tech's dominance, stirring bipartisan thoughts on antitrust regulations. Then, the spotlight shifts to Tether, featuring insights from a whistleblower about its complex operations and the risks it poses to the crypto market. The conversation delves into Tether's financial entanglements with Bitfinex, highlighting concerns over transparency, regulatory challenges, and the potential fallout from a Tether collapse on the broader cryptocurrency landscape.
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Big Tech Antitrust Concerns
- Big tech's scale has become a concern, prompting government scrutiny and executive orders from presidents like Joe Biden.
- While consumers benefit from low prices and free services, bipartisan concern arises from perceived political influence and wealth disparity.
Startup Opportunities from Big Tech Breakups
- Big tech companies may spin off successful subsidiaries like Waymo or AWS, potentially increasing shareholder value.
- This could create opportunities for startups as big companies stick to their core businesses.
Bezos' Third-Party Seller Strategy
- Jeff Bezos made a controversial decision to allow third-party sellers on Amazon, which ultimately benefited consumers and Amazon.
- This demonstrates the principle of prioritizing consumer benefit, even if it means competing with yourself.