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PayPal Deepens Crypto Footing With Layer-2 Solutions and NFT Patent Applications
29.9.2023
PayPal has filed a series of patent applications that indicate the payments giant aims to research and build up across multiple domains within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
One of the latest patent applications, filed in March 2022 and made public on Thursday, delves into the selection process...
PayPal applies for NFT marketplace patent for on-chain or off-chain asset trading
28.9.2023
PayPal’s proposed NFT purchase and transfer system would handle fractionalization, DAOs and royalties through a third-party provider
Crypto.com, PayPal and Paxos Partner for PayPal USD Integration – Here's What You Need to Know
28.9.2023
Payments and cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com is integrating PayPal USD (PYUSD) establishing it as a ‘preferred’ exchange for the stablecoin.
The exchange announced Thursday, a partnership with payments giant PayPal and blockchain infrastructure company Paxos to further “the global adoption...
Crypto.com to become preferred exchange for PayPal USD
28.9.2023
PayPal launched its U.S. dollar-backed, Ethereum-built stablecoin in August 2023
Tether co-founder sizes up PayPal’s Stablecoin ambitions
26.9.2023
The cryptocurrency and fintech sectors are constantly evolving, and in recent times, stablecoins have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation. In today’s financial landscape, digital assets like Tether (USDT) have not gone unnoticed, capturing considerable interest and wielding significant...
Liquid-Staking Token-Backed Stablecoin MKUSD Surges 27,000% in Under a Month
23.9.2023
Since the start of 2023, the size of the stablecoin economy has decreased amid numerous redemptions. However, new stablecoin asset projects, such as Aave’s GHO, First Digital’s FDUSD, and Paypal’s PYUSD, have emerged. On September 1, a stablecoin protocol named Prisma Finance...
PayPal USD is now accessible on Venmo
21.9.2023
PayPal USD (PYUSD), which is an on-chain, licensed, and dollar-denominated stablecoin of PayPal, is now readily accessible on Venmo. PayPal USD is fully supported by U.S. dollar deposits, as well as lesser-period U.S. Treasury bonds and cash. A short while back, PayPal had spoken about the release...
PayPal’s Stablecoin PYUSD is Available on Venmo to Select Users
21.9.2023
PayPal-operated peer-to-peer mobile payments platform Venmo has started offering PayPal USD stablecoin (PYUSD) to selected users, starting September 20.
“We are pleased today to announce that PayPal USD is now available on Venmo to select users and will be rolling out fully in the coming weeks.”...
PayPal rolls out PYUSD stablecoin to Venmo users
20.9.2023
The payments platform said PayPal USD will be “rolling out fully in the coming weeks” after announcing its launch on Venmo
Paypal Launches US Dollar-Denominated Stablecoin PYUSD on Venmo
20.9.2023
On Wednesday, the payment giant Paypal announced that the stablecoin PYUSD is now available on Venmo. Paypal detailed that the stablecoin asset will be available to select Venmo users and fully roll out for all users “in the coming weeks.” Paypal Stablecoin PYUSD Makes Its Way to Venmo...
Tether Co-Founder Sizes Up PayPal’s Stablecoin Ambitions
18.9.2023
Tether pioneer William Quigley, who was also an early investor in PayPal, said he doubts the payments giant will bring much innovation to the stablecoin space
Crypto Biz: PayPal rolls out crypto ramps, Franklin Templeton joins BTC ETF race, and more
15.9.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz looks at PayPal’s crypto gateway, Franklin Templeton’s BTC ETF filing, Coinbase’s Lightning Network integration, and Meta’s plans for a new AI model
Transparency Report Reveals Backing for Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin
14.9.2023
Paypal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, has been operational for 38 days. The token’s issuer, Paxos, has issued a transparency report related to the coin’s reserves. Much like many of today’s stablecoin industry leaders, PYUSD is supported by cash reserves and U.S. Treasury reverse...
Paxos confirms it's responsible for $500K mistaken Bitcoin transaction
13.9.2023
The account that paid $500,000 to move $2,000 worth of Bitcoin was a Paxos server, the company stated
Paypal Offers More Crypto Payment Options for Web3 Merchants in US
13.9.2023
Payment processor Paypal announced it’s introducing on- and off-ramps to facilitate crypto payments for Web3 platforms. Once integrated, merchants in the sector will be able to employ them to expand their user base by connecting to Paypal’s payments system. Paypal Launches On-...
PayPal PYUSD stablecoin is 100% backed: Paxos transparency report
13.9.2023
The total assets held in PayPal USD custody “meet or exceed the token balance,” with total tokens outstanding amounting to $44.4 million as of Aug. 31, Paxos report states
PayPal enables US users to sell cryptocurrency via MetaMask wallet
12.9.2023
PayPal continues expanding its digital asset services, integrating new methods to sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
What's Wrong With PayPal's Stablecoin?
12.9.2023
PayPal Enhances Crypto Offering with USD Conversion Service
12.9.2023
Payments giant PayPal is expanding its cryptocurrency offerings with the introduction of a USD conversion service.
The new "off ramp" service enables users to seamlessly convert their digital currencies into US dollars, the company said in a recent press release.
With this service, crypto wallet...
Former PayPal President Davis Marcus Says People Won’t Use BTC to “Buy Things” – Here’s What You Need to Know
12.9.2023
David Marcus, former PayPal President and present CEO of the Lightning Network infrastructure company Lightspark, says his firm is aiming to transform Bitcoin (BTC) into a global payment network.
In a recent interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, Marcus pointed out that while connecting with people...