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WallStreetBets’ Keith Gill Testifies Over GameStop Saga: What I Did No Different Than Discussing Stock At A Bar

"Social media platforms like Reddit, YouTube, and Twitter are leveling the playing field."

Amanda Prestigiacomo
WallStreetBets’ Keith Gill Testifies Over GameStop Saga: What I Did No Different Than Discussing Stock At A Bar
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WallStreetBets’ Keith Gill testified Thursday during the House Financial Services Committee hearing examining the saga over GameStop shares.

Gill, who goes by “Roaring Kitty” on YouTube, opened the hearing by telling lawmakers that he’s not wealthy, not a hedge fund, and, indeed, not a cat. He defended his activity on the social media platform Reddit in relation to GameStop stocks while expressing strong support for the video game company.

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