This Week in Startups Apple Maps 3-D update, SEC Chair tips off coming crypto regulation + Pacaso’s Austin Allison | E1288
Sep 22, 2021
Austin Allison, Founder and CEO of Pacaso, discusses revolutionary concepts in fractional home ownership, aiming to reshape how people invest in real estate. He tackles challenges posed by NIMBYism and advocates for innovative solutions to enhance housing accessibility. The conversation also touches on the latest updates in Apple Maps and the looming regulatory landscape in cryptocurrency, providing insights into tech's intersection with real estate and finance.
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Apple Maps and the Apple Car
- Apple's enhanced 3D maps in iOS 15 hint at their serious investment in autonomous systems.
- This detailed mapping suggests preparation for an Apple Car, using iPhones as data collection devices.
Crypto Regulation is Coming
- SEC Chair Gary Gensler signaled tighter crypto regulation, stating its size necessitates treating it as a financial industry.
- He warned of risks and the need for consumer protection, tax compliance, and financial stability.
Crypto Community Toxicity
- Jason Calacanis criticizes the crypto community's toxic response to criticism.
- He points out the psychological tactics they use to pressure people into supporting Bitcoin.