Two stories today of startups who flew high during the pandemic, but have crashed down to earth in meaningful ways. NFT trading volumes might be sinking, but developers continue to flood into the space. And does Goldman Sachs want out of the whole Apple Card partnership?

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Johnny Boufarhat steps down as CEO of Hopin (Sifted)
‘A Nice Bike, When It Works’: Riders Fret After E-Bike Maker Goes Bust (NYTimes)
IRS expects faster refunds in 2024 for people who stop using paper (Washington Post)
NFT Trading Volume Is Sinking, But It’s Not Stopping Developers From Entering Web3 (Coindesk)
Kenya suspends Worldcoin's crypto project over safety concerns (Reuters)
Why are people lining up for Worldcoin eyeball scans? “Easy $50” (Rest of World)
How the Partnership Between Apple and Goldman Sachs Soured (The Information)

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Thu. 08/03 – Pandemic High Fliers Crash To Earth