WallStreetBets Founder Cries Foul After Reddit Cracks Down on Miami Convention
A Miami-based finance and crypto conference originally named “WallStreetBets Live” changed its name to “[REDACTED] Live” after Reddit issued legal threats over trademark concerns, arguing the event’s branding could falsely imply Reddit’s sponsorship. WallStreetBets founder Jaime Rogozinski, who is no longer associated with the Reddit forum he started in 2012, continues to clash with Reddit over ownership and branding; past legal action affirmed Reddit’s rights. The conference, running January 28, 2026, features controversial speakers such as Jordan Belfort and Martin Shkreli, and is sponsored by major crypto firms including Kraken and OpenSea. Tickets cost up to $10,000. Organizers, acknowledging the late change, rebranded all event materials to comply with Reddit’s cease-and-desist. The WallStreetBets Reddit forum was pivotal in the meme stock movement, notably during the GameStop short squeeze, and remains influential within retail trading communities.
