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May 14, 2021 Silicon Insider | Tesla drops Bitcoin, while Elon pumps DOGE
It's Crypto Week on the latest Silicon Insider podcast. Indeed, the last seven days may prove to be a turning point in the cryptocurrency story -- though it isn't yet obvious which way that turn is taking. It began with Elon Musk appearing last weekend on Saturday Night Live and agreeing that Dogecoin is nothing but a "hustle". Millions of young people watching the show to see their favorite tech Pied Piper, immediately drove up Dogecoin's value.
Then, early in the week, Musk turns around (is he just playing with us?) and announces that Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin for purchases of its cars . . . because of environmental concerns -- it seems all those busy servers handling crypto trades are polluting the earth. Bitcoin value slumps. Then he says that maybe Tesla will start accepting Dogecoin -- a meme that became a joke that became a serious investment in the course of just a few months -- and millions of young speculators go crazy. Meanwhile, crypto trading platform Coinbase announces only 300 percent revenue in a single quarter, and its stock drops. Apparently, that wasn't enough for Wall Street. Tighten your seatbelts, folks, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
Meanwhile, tech jobs go begging. Google is looking beyond cookies. And finally, a fun insider look at why the Valley's tech giants are suddenly sucking up to local media after all-but ignoring it for years.
28 min
May 07, 2021 Silicon Insider | DOGE COIN & COVID Vaccine
This week Mike and Scott are back in person and discussing DOGE coin, COVID’s impact on children and the waiting of vaccine patent protections.
30 min
April 30, 2021 Silicon Insider | Apples new iOS 14.5 Privacy Update
This week Mike and Scott discuss Apples new iOS 14.5 Privacy Update.
31 min
April 23, 2021 Silicon Insider | Chip supplies plummet, new Capital Gains taxes expected?
This week Mika and Scott discuss Apple's recent hardware bonanza and "Air Tags." privacy concerns; Netflix's big slowdown in subscribers; how Capital Gain tax rumors rattle the market; and Enovix a Fremont lithium-ion battery company rented a giant Russian AN-124 cargo plane to fight global chip shortages.
30 min
April 16, 2021 Silicon Insider | Coinbase reaches 100 Billion valuation
This week Mike and Scot discuss the aftermath of the Coinbase IPO, Apple's upcoming iPad event, and the future of remote work.
27 min
April 09, 2021 Silicon Insider | Coinbase Q1 revenue reports are HUGE
This week Mike and Scott discuss the Coinbase Q1 revenue reports as they prepare for their IPO next week, surprise the numbers are big. Bob shares his thoughts on Peter Thiel's declaration that Bitcoin is a Chinese threat to U.S. dominance. Massive chip shortages hit every level of the international economy and the S&P 500 reaches another all-time high.
29 min
April 02, 2021 Silicon Insider | Coinbase sets date for IPO
This week Mike and Scott Follow up on their Intel comments from last week, the Coinbase IPO, and Apple's new Tesla battery investment.
27 min
March 26, 2021 Silicone Insider | Intel's New Strategy and Misinformation on Trial
This week Mike and Scott discuss new moves at Intel, the Big Tech congressional hearing on misinformation, and Chrissy Teigen quits Twitter because of past tweets.

33 min
March 19, 2021 Silicon Insider | Google Invests $1 Billion in California
This week Mike & Scott discuss Google's pledge of $1 billion of investment in California projects, Big Tech on trial for the Capitol attack, Tech stocks fall even as broader Dow sets new record highs, and Thursday Night Football comes to Amazon Prime.
31 min
March 12, 2021 Silicone Insider | Rolox IPO & NFTs
This week Mike and Scott discuss Facebook's vs the FTC, the Roblox IPO, and NFTs.
31 min

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