Is That Really Heavy Metal?

This week we discuss the potential digital transformation of the Dollar and Snowflake’s Strategy. Plus, what exactly is Heavy Metal…

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Rundown

• Digital Transformation of the Dollar
  • The U.S. is considering a radical rethinking of the dollar for today's digital world
  • Biden takes big step toward government-backed digital currency
• Let’s check in on SNOW
  • Snowflake CFO Defends Strategy, Attacks Google Amid Stock Rout
  • Clouded Judgement 3.4.22
  • SNOW Investor Deck

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