Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 10/23 – What If PayPal Goes Big In Crypto?
Oct 23, 2020
PayPal is eyeing major moves in the crypto realm, potentially acquiring firms like BitGo. California's ballot initiatives on gig workers and privacy are stirring interest across the nation. YouTube has become a hotspot for political ads, struggling to keep up with demand. The podcast also shines a light on the rise of virtual studios in filmmaking, using innovative techniques seen in The Mandalorian. Additionally, it discusses Google’s challenges with antitrust cases and the evolving landscape of the audio industry.
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PayPal's Crypto Ambitions
- PayPal is exploring acquisitions of cryptocurrency companies, including BitGo.
- This move suggests PayPal's ambition to become a major player in the crypto space.
California's Proposition 22
- Proposition 22 in California seeks to classify app-based drivers as independent contractors.
- This would exempt companies like Uber and Lyft from providing employee benefits.
California's Proposition 24
- Proposition 24 in California aims to expand and strengthen consumer privacy rights.
- It closes loopholes that big tech companies could exploit, potentially impacting the entire US.
