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May 2023
24m 13s

Encore: Crypto Wars | Block Busting | 4

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It’s 2015 and Coinbase is out to carve up the crypto scene with its new exchange. But it’s about to face strong headwinds in the form of state regulators, banks, and the Winklevoss twins’ new startup Gemini. And as Coinbase’s growth slows, CEO Brian Armstrong faces pressure to abandon crypto.Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ f ... Show More
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