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The charges against Pavel Durov, the future of encryption, and secondaries are heating up | E1998

E1998 • Aug 26, 2024 • 76 mins

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the arrest of Pavel Durov, national security concerns, and encryption debates. They also dive into G Squared raising $1B for it’s latest fund, IBM's activities in China, iPhone production shifts, more!

Key Points

  • Privacy and encryption remain contentious global issues, exemplified by the arrest of Telegram's CEO in France, highlighting the tension between individual sovereignty and law enforcement needs.
  • The decoupling of Western businesses from China continues as IBM pulls out R&D jobs, reflecting broader geopolitical and economic shifts.
  • The burgeoning secondary market, as evidenced by G Squared's $1.1 billion fund, signals strong investor interest in acquiring undervalued stakes in existing tech companies.
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