Dexa/This Week in Startups

Published Dec 24, 2024

Palantir’s Valuation, VC’s Go To Washington and Ozy Media Fallout | E2065

Jason Calacanis and Alex Wilhelm dissect Palantir's unique market position and government ties, debate ambitious US expansion and megacity plans, scrutinize government innovation through strategic tech hires, and discuss the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency.

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- What's the future of cryptocurrency?
  Asked by 26 people
- Will cryptocurrency be regulated?
  Asked by 17 people
- What did the Accidental Tech Podcast say about the rise of AI?
  Asked by 14 people
- Will cryptocurrency be regulated as discussed in the episode 47 - The Fourth Crypto Cycle | Chris Dixon, a16z and the clip Crypto Startup School?
  Asked by 12 people
- How is the crypto industry evolving as discussed in the episode a16z Podcast | The Regulatory Landscape for Crypto and the clip Government Coordination?
  Asked by 10 people
- Can digital assets be owned as discussed in the episode 89 - Institutions are Bullish | Eric Peters and the clip Investing in Digital Assets?
  Asked by 9 people
- What are NFTs and how do they work?
  Asked by 8 people
- How does regulation impact cryptocurrency as discussed in the episode 100 - How to Survive in Crypto | Cobie and the clip Fair Launch Dynamics?
  Asked by 7 people
- What are the implications of cryptocurrency regulation as discussed in the episode 100 - How to Survive in Crypto | Cobie and the clip Fair Launch Dynamics?
  Asked by 7 people
- What are politicians' views on cryptocurrency in the context of the episode 201 - Garry Kasparov on Why Freedom Always Wins and the clip Crypto's Impact on Human Rights?
  Asked by 6 people
- What is an NFT?
  Asked by 6 people
- How is cryptocurrency regulated today?
  Asked by 5 people
- How are AI companies valued?
  Asked by 4 people
- Is cryptocurrency a breeding ground for scams as discussed in the episode 582: Robert Greene | The Daily Laws Part Two and the clip Cryptocurrency Bullshit?
  Asked by 4 people
- Is it a blank slate?
  Asked by 4 people

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