The best moments from MTS on May 12: Steven Schwartz from Whop on acquiring Hidden Studios to give creators advertising distribution at scale, why the financial layer is the most critical infrastructure for internet businesses, and how Gen Z's expectations for simplicity are reshaping commerce.

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- (00:00) Altman Trial Updates

- (02:16) Steven from Whop on acquiring Hidden Studios, advertising infrastructure, running ads immediately after payment

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