How Money Became A Form Of Social Media

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We're in an era of megadeals, with Goldman Sachs reporting a record year for big deal volumes as companies scramble to compete with AI. Gene Sykes has seen multiple deal cycles come and go over his multi-decade career. The co-head of mergers and acquisitions has worked on famous ...  Show more

Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to Lana Swartz, assistant professor of media studies at the University of Virginia about her new book New Money: How Payment Became Social Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Social media has given individuals new ways to connect with a global audience. These influencers are using that reach to inspire and encourage their followers. Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay are Naya Rose, basketball non-profit organizer and influence ...  Show more

What do Fartcoin, Trumpcoin, and TikTok have in common? They’re all part of the new frontier where memes, tokens, and attention economics collide. This episode dives into how Trump’s $60 billion crypto frenzy is more than just a bubble, it’s a glimpse into a world where narrative ...  Show more

On today’s show we’re taking a look at the latest bout of social media adaptation, courtesy of CoinDesk’s features reporter and assistant opinion editor for Layer 2, Daniel Kuhn. Read the full story here. - This episode was edited & produced by Michele Musso & Adrian Blust with o ...  Show more