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Jan 2022
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Facebook’s Crypto Dreams Bite the Dust, ...

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Kara and Scott discuss the downfall of Facebook cryptocurrency, Diem, and M&A speculation surrounding Robinhood. Also, another round of Elevator Pitch starring Tom Brady’s NFT platform, Autograph. Then, Friend of Pivot W. Kamau Bell joins to talk about his upcoming documentary, “We Need to Talk About Cosby.”

You can find Kamau on Twitter at @wkamaubell.

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