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Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
Operation Choke Point, initiated about 15 years ago, targeted legal marijuana businesses and other disfavored economic activities, leading to their debanking.
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Joe Rogan Experience #2234 - Marc Andreessen
@ PowerfulJRE
11/27/24
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Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
The current administration has extended the concept of debanking to tech founders and political opponents, creating a chilling effect on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
The government can exert pressure on private banks to debank individuals, effectively creating a privatized sanctions regime against American citizens.
MA
Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
This debanking phenomenon has been particularly prevalent among crypto and fintech entrepreneurs over the last four years, as they face increasing pressure to protect established banks.
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Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
The de-banking phenomenon, where individuals or companies are removed from the banking system due to their political views, is a significant issue.
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Y Combinator Cast
10/11/18
@ Y Combinator
Social equity programs are emerging to help disenfranchised individuals enter the cannabis industry, with some companies incentivized to support those affected by past cannabis laws.
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Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
The tightening regulations from the Biden Administration have had a negative impact on businesses, leading to a realization that these changes are part of a concerted campaign against innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
The government has been exerting censorship pressure on American companies, which I believe is illegal and could lead to criminal charges for those involved.
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Marc Andreessen
11/27/24
@ PowerfulJRE
The SEC has been actively trying to undermine the crypto industry under the Biden administration, using tactics like issuing Wells notices to intimidate startups without formal charges.
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Y Combinator Cast
04/25/24
@ Y Combinator
The U.S. government's regulatory approach to cryptocurrency is creating a chilling effect, making founders hesitant to innovate in the space due to fears of legal repercussions.