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$NFLX stops sharing, $SNAP Q2 earnings, $COIN alleged insider trading with Alex Wilhelm | E1517

Jul 25, 2022

Alex Wilhelm, a TechCrunch reporter, shares his insights on major tech headlines. He discusses Netflix's crackdown on password sharing, highlighting the backlash from customers. The conversation shifts to Snap's disappointing Q2 earnings and its challenges in advertising. Alex also dives into allegations of insider trading at Coinbase and its implications on market integrity. Additionally, they reflect on the fallout from the Three Arrows Capital scandal and a quirky tale of a man trying to recover lost Bitcoin from a landfill.

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Intro

2min

Netflix's New Password Sharing Policy Sparks Customer Dismay

2min

The Evolution and Challenges of Streaming Services

2min

Snapchat's Earnings: Growth, Guidance, and Market Challenges

3min

Social Media Strategies and the Importance of Cyber Insurance

4min

Navigating Debt and Market Challenges

4min

E-commerce Platforms and Cryptocurrency Scandals: Navigating the Current Market

4min

Insider Trading and Ethical Dilemmas in Crypto

13min

Navigating SOC 2 Compliance and Controversial Business Decisions

2min

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Crypto Collapse and Trust Issues

13min

We have a big news show with a very special guest!

TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm fills in for Jason to break down the news with Molly.

They cover Netflix cracking down on password sharing (2:12), Snap's rough Q2 earnings (6:45), Coinbase's alleged insider trading (21:28), the 3AC Bloomberg interview (36:37), and more!

(0:00) Molly tees up today's news with Alex Wilhelm, who is filling in for Jason!

(2:12) Molly and Alex share thoughts on Netflix cutting password sharing in some Central/South American countries

(6:45) $SNAP Q2 earnings: stock drops ~40% on slowing revenue growth and growing losses

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(12:27) Jason's almost-Jay Trade, $SNAP's debt situation, most interesting implications from the week ahead of big tech earnings

(20:12) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist

(21:28) $COIN's alleged insider trading, Jay Carney getting hired by Airbnb away from Amazon

(35:23) Vanta - Get $1,000 off automating your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist

(36:37) Reacting to the 3AC founders' interview with Bloomberg, crypto contagion due to intermingling

(45:09) Man who lost ~8000+ Bitcoin in a landfill is trying to raise capital to uncover the hard drive

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