Published Dec 13, 2022

SBF arrested, The Block’s CEO gets secret loans from FTX + Walmart launches a BNPL service | E1636

Explore the seismic ripple effects of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest, uncover The Block's CEO's secret loans from FTX, and delve into Walmart's strategic foray into the Buy Now, Pay Later market, as Jason Calacanis analyzes the intersection of governance failures, financial scrutiny avoidance, and the evolving landscape of retail financing.

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SBF arrested, The Block’s CEO gets secret loans from FTX + Walmart launches a BNPL service | E1636

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