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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We have operations both within the United States and globally, and we are exposed to market risks in the ordinary course of our business, including the effects of interest rate changes and foreign currency fluctuations. Information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about these market risks is described below.

Equity Price Risk

Marketable Equity Investments

Our marketable equity investments are investments held in publicly-traded companies and are measured using quoted prices in active markets which could result in volatility in our financial results in future periods. As of June 30, 2022, our marketable equity investments were immaterial. Adjustments are recorded in other (expense) income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and establish a new carrying value for the investment. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in the fair value of our marketable equity investments would not have a material effect on our financial results.

Non-Marketable Equity Investments

Our non-marketable equity investments are investments in privately-held companies that we hold for purposes other than trading. These investments are inherently risky because there is no established market for these securities and the markets for the technologies or products these companies are developing are typically in the early stages. As such, we could lose our entire investment in these companies. Adjustments are recorded in other expense (income), net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and establish a new carrying value for the investment. As of June 30, 2022, the aggregate carrying value of our non-marketable equity investments included in other non-current assets was $161.9 million. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in the carrying value of our non-marketable equity investments would not have a material effect on our financial results.

Bitcoin Market Price Risk

As of June 30, 2022, we had made cumulative investments in bitcoin of $220.0 million. Our investment in bitcoin is accounted for as an indefinite-lived intangible asset, and thus, is subject to impairment losses if the fair value of bitcoin decreases below the carrying value during the assessed reporting period. Impairment losses cannot be recovered for any subsequent increase in fair value until the sale of the asset. We recorded an impairment charge in the three months ended June 30, 2022 of $36.0 million related to our investment in bitcoin, with no impairment charges in the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, our cumulative impairment charges to date were $107.1 million, recorded due to the market price of bitcoin decreasing below the carrying value of our bitcoin investment in the related periods. As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the investment in bitcoin was $160.0 million based on observable market prices, which was $47.1 million in excess of the Company's carrying value of $112.9 million after impairment charges. Any decreases to the carrying value of bitcoin investments are recorded in operating expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in the market price of bitcoin would not have a material effect on our financial results.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

Our cash and cash equivalents, and marketable debt securities as of June 30, 2022 were held primarily in cash deposits, money market funds, U.S. government and agency securities, commercial paper, and corporate bonds. The fair value of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable debt securities would not be significantly affected by either an increase or decrease in interest rates due mainly to the short-term nature of a majority of these instruments. Additionally, we have the ability to hold these instruments until maturity if necessary to reduce our risk. Our existing Warehouse Facilities borrowings, and any future borrowings incurred under the 2020 Credit Facility, accrue interest at variable rates based on formulas tied to certain market rates at the time of incurrence. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in interest rates would not have a material effect on our financial results.

Foreign Currency Risk

Our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. Most of our revenue is earned in U.S. dollars and, subsequent to the acquisition of Afterpay, a significant portion is earned in Australian Dollars. Our foreign operations are denominated in the currencies of the countries in which our operations are located, and may be subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates in the Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Chinese Yuan, Swedish Krona, Singapore Dollar, Polish Zloty, and Brazilian Real. Our results of operations and cash flows are, therefore, subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and may cause us to recognize transaction gains and losses on our financial statements.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the change in the relative value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies resulted in increases in net foreign currency translation adjustments of $641.0 million and $376.3 million, respectively, which are recorded on our condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. This was primarily the result of assets that do not meet the definition of financial instruments, including goodwill and intangible assets denominated in foreign currencies. In the three months ended March 31, 2022, we entered into foreign currency derivative contracts to provide an economic hedge of our foreign currency risk associated with the repayment of foreign denominated debt held by a non-U.S. subsidiary. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in current exchange rates on our financial instruments would not have a material effect on our financial results.

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