Motley Fool Money - PayPal’s Growth Story

DraftKings wants to consolidate the sports betting market, but it still has a long road to profitability. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss:-PayPal selling off more than $40 billion of buy now, pay later loans.

-The payment processor's capital allocation strategy. -The DraftKings bid to buy a rival operator. -Why sports betting companies have a customer stickiness problem.

Plus, (12:20) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about 401(k)s, investing, and cash management.

Companies/tickers mentioned: PYPL, KKR, AFRM, DKNG, TQQQ

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Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Nick Sciple, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Do Kwon Sentenced to Four Months in Montenegro Jail; Alibaba Taps Crypto Friendly Joseph Tsai as Chairman

This episode is sponsored by PayPal.


The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

"The Hash" explores today's top stories in crypto, including Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon being sentenced to four months in jail by a Montenegro court after being found guilty of document forgery. Separately, Alibaba announced Joseph Tsai, one of its founders, will step into the role of chairman at the company this September. Plus, EDX Markets, which has funding from financial heavyweights like Charles Schwab, announces the launch of its digital asset market. And, Binance has set up Lightning nodes on the Bitcoin network.


See also:

Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case

Alibaba's Crypto-Friendly Joseph Tsai Set to Become Chairman

Binance Sets Up Bitcoin Lightning Nodes to Ease Deposits and Withdrawals


This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”


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The Superhero Complex - Introducing: Big Sugar

Hi Superhero Complex Fans! Explore the secretive and immoral multi-billion-dollar SUGAR INDUSTRY and the 25-year case that exposes how sugar is grown, cultivated and sold in the new podcast called Big Sugar. 

About Big Sugar: Big sugar is a deep dive into the inner workings of the industry. Hear firsthand from the workers, lawyers and journalists exposing the lies, exploitation and ultimately the truth.This is a story of our time, an untold story that focuses on human rights, lobbying, nutrition and the environment. We travel from the Oval Office to the nightclubs of Havana to the sugarcane fields of Florida. Hosted by Celeste Headlee.

Listen here and subscribe to Big Sugar on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin Optimistic Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, but Remains Vulnerable

“Markets Daily” explores a potential undercurrent of demand for crypto markets despite regulatory uncertainty. Plus: a look at the IMF’s blueprint for cross-border CBDCs.

Today's Stories: 

IMF Official Presents Blueprint for Cross-Border CBDCs

EU Legislation for Digital Euro Is Put on Hold: Source

Ethereum Scanner Etherscan Adds OpenAI-Based Tool to Analyze Smart Contract Source Code

Do Kwon Sentenced to 4 Months Jail in Montenegro Document Forgery Case

Markets Links: 

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch 

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin 'Looks Vulnerable': Analyst

Bitcoin Is Becoming Illiquid at 147K a Month in Signal of Steady Accumulation

Tokenization Could be a $5T Opportunity Led by Stablecoins and CBDCs: Bernstein

This episode was hosted by Adam B. Levine. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: The Great Volkswagen Cover-up, with Scott Benjamin

For decades one the world's largest auto manufacturers lied to governments and the public, polluting the planet and evading the same environmental standards they themselves publicly championed. Of course, this is unfortunately a common occurrence in the murky world of corporate power, but here's one big difference: Volkswagen actually got caught. So what happened? Who perpetrated this vast, real-life conspiracy, and how were they caught? Join Ben and his returning special guest, CarStuff's Scott Benjamin, as they explore the strange, twisting tale of Volkswagen's attempt to swindle the public, exposing a genuine conspiracy and asking, perhaps most importantly: What happens next?

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