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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

E104: FTX collapse with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong + election results, macro update & more

Nov 12, 2022

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, shares insights on the fallout from the FTX collapse, emphasizing the urgent need for clearer regulations in the cryptocurrency market. He discusses the unethical practices at FTX and the implications for investor protection. The conversation also touches on the broader economic landscape, including inflation trends and strategies for startups in a fluctuating market. Armstrong emphasizes Coinbase's commitment to transparency and the necessity for robust governance to prevent future mishaps.

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1.

Intro

1min

2.

Lessons from History: The Importance of Negotiation in Conflict

2min

3.

Lighthearted Banter and Playful Games

2min

4.

Fashion Faux Pas and Flying High: A Humorous Banter on Luxury and Travel

2min

5.

Election Outcomes and Strategic Reflections

8min

6.

The Economic Implications of Political Balance

2min

7.

Navigating Republican Dynamics

6min

8.

The FTX Collapse: Unpacking the Fallout

13min

9.

Crypto Collapse and Regulatory Challenges

16min

10.

Navigating the Void: Venture Capital and Crypto Governance

15min

11.

Navigating the Complexities of the U.S. Economy

18min

12.

Navigating Business Expectations and Playful Banter

2min

(0:00) New bestie game show!

(6:20) Election recap: Red wave falls flat, Republican party flips from Trump to DeSantis, a rebuke of extremism

(20:47) Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joins to break down the FTX collapse, further contagion risk, regulation, and more!

(43:32) Red flags exhibited by Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, lack of governance/diligence

(1:06:00) Macroeconomic picture, lower than expected CPI print catalyzes market tear, advice for founders

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Referenced in the show:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/10/us/politics/biden-ukraine-russia-diplomacy.html

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftx-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-11668176869

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-11/summers-says-ftx-meltdown-has-whiffs-of-enron-like-scandal

https://fortune.com/2022/11/10/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-joe-biden-democratic-party-second-biggest-donor

https://web.archive.org/web/20221109230422/https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/sam-bankman-fried-spotlight

https://twitter.com/GordonJohnson19/status/1591062535586848768

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