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17 Mar 2026, 22:56
PayPal Holdings Inc. Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to 70 Markets
PayPal Holdings Inc. announced the global expansion of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), making it available to users in 70 markets across regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
The rollout enables consumers and businesses to buy, hold, send, and receive PYUSD directly within their PayPal accounts, offering faster cross-border transactions, lower fees, and near-instant settlement compared to traditional payment systems. Businesses accepting PYUSD can access funds within minutes, improving liquidity and working capital efficiency.
Issued by Paxos Trust Company and fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves and Treasuries, PYUSD is positioned as a regulated stablecoin aimed at enhancing global digital commerce. The expansion marks a key step in PayPal’s strategy to build a more efficient and inclusive international payments ecosystem.
PRNewswire
PayPal Holdings Inc. announced the global expansion of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), making it available to users in 70 markets across regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
The rollout enables consumers and businesses to buy, hold, send, and receive PYUSD directly within their PayPal accounts, offering faster cross-border transactions, lower fees, and near-instant settlement compared to traditional payment systems. Businesses accepting PYUSD can access funds within minutes, improving liquidity and working capital efficiency.
Issued by Paxos Trust Company and fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves and Treasuries, PYUSD is positioned as a regulated stablecoin aimed at enhancing global digital commerce. The expansion marks a key step in PayPal’s strategy to build a more efficient and inclusive international payments ecosystem.
PRNewswire