PayPal crypto chief discusses adoption of its native stablecoin
Jose Fernandez da Ponte, SVP and general manager of blockchain, crypto and digital assets at PayPal, joins CNBC Cryoto World's MacKenzie Sigalos at Consensus 2025 to discuss adoption of its stablecoin, PYUSD, and regulatory hurdles ahead of the crypto industry.
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