Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a giant like PayPal? Join us on today's episode of The Milk Road Show as we sit down with Neil Desilva, former CFO of PayPal Digital Currencies & Remittances, and one of the masterminds behind PayPal's Stablecoin, PYUSD.

You'll learn:

• PayPal's crypto strategy

• Why did PayPal decide to launch a stablecoin, and what's the reason behind their choice of Solana?

• How is regulation holding PayPal back, and what's needed to unlock the full potential of their stablecoin?

• Where is the industry headed, and what role will players like PayPal, Mastercard, BlackRock, and Stripe play in shaping its future?

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⏱ TIME POINTS ⏱

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Kelp DAO

02:23 - PayPal's cryptocurrency journey

05:05 - PayPal's strategic direction and future plans

07:40 - Long-term prospects: which path will PayPal take?

13:00 - The rationale behind PayPal's stablecoin launch

17:08 - Why Solana was chosen for PayPal's stablecoin

20:00 - Catalysts for mainstream cryptocurrency adoption

24:40 - The impact of regulation on PayPal's cryptocurrency ventures

33:50 - Market predictions: where are we headed this cycle?

38:35 - Outro