PayPal Increases Supply of Their Stablecoin PYUSD by a MASSIVE 90%...

PayPal's foray into the stablecoin market with PayPalUSD (PYUSD) has been nothing short of remarkable.

The total market capitalization of PYUSD has skyrocketed to $8 million, marking a staggering 90% growth from its initial value slightly above $2 million at the start of the month.

This meteoric rise can be attributed to its adoption by several leading centralized exchanges.

Notably, Kraken was a significant player, contributing to 90% of PYUSD's trading volume last month.

The surge in supply aligns with the trading volumes, which have amplified fourfold, touching $9.29 million. Since its inclusion on September 7, Huobi has become a dominant force, accounting for 57% of the coin's trading volume.

Currently, PYUSD predominantly trades against other stablecoins such as USDT, USD, and EUR. However, Crypto.com stands out as the sole exchange offering trading pairs with major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) against PYUSD, though these pairs have yet to gain substantial volume.

The potential for PYUSD's growth is palpable, especially as more exchanges are poised to introduce diverse trading pairs. Launched on August 7, PYUSD is underpinned by dollar deposits and short-term US Treasuries, operating as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum network.

Could PYUSD be gearing up to challenge USDT and USDC?

While PayPal has some distance to cover, the current trajectory suggests a promising future. If they maintain this pace, PYUSD could indeed emerge as a formidable contender in the stablecoin arena.

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Author: Mark Pippen
London Newsroom
GlobalCryptoPress | Breaking Crypto News

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It Launched BARELY 1 Year Ago, and PayPal's Stablecoin (PYUSD) Just Surpassed a $1+ Billion Market Cap...

PayPals foray into the world of crypto has been a huge success for the company, and the highlight of this venture has to be their flagship stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), recently crossing the $1 billion mark in total market capitalization, as reported by CoinMarketCap.

Launched in 2023, PYUSD is pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring stability and ease of use for transactions in the digital economy. The stablecoin is issued by Paxos Trust Company, a US-regulated entity known for its compliance and security standards in the crypto space.

As an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain, PYUSD benefits from Ethereums robust infrastructure and widespread adoption in the blockchain community. This design choice means its not only compatible with Ethereum but also integrates seamlessly with the broader ecosystem of third-party developers, wallets, and Web3 applications. For developers and businesses, this translates to an easier onboarding process for integrating PYUSD into their platforms and products, enabling a smoother user experience and expanding the utility of digital assets in everyday transactions.

The rise of PYUSD is a significant milestone, underscoring the growing demand for stable, fiat-backed digital currencies...

Stablecoins blend the benefits of blockchain technology with the familiarity of traditional money. According to Dan Schulman, president and CEO of PayPal, the increasing shift towards digital currencies necessitates reliable, easy-to-integrate financial instruments that are both digitally native and anchored by fiat currencies like the US dollar. PYUSD aims to fill this gap, offering a stable value that helps mitigate the volatility typically associated with cryptocurrencies.

Moreover, PYUSD is the only stablecoin currently supported by PayPals payments infrastructure, making it a unique offering in the digital payments space. This exclusivity suggests that PayPal is positioning PYUSD as a cornerstone of its strategy to bridge traditional finance and the decentralized finance (DeFi) world, catering to a growing user base thats increasingly comfortable with digital currencies.

For crypto exchanges, the appeal of PYUSD lies in its backing by a trusted name like PayPal and a regulated issuer like Paxos, offering an extra layer of credibility that many other stablecoins lack. As stablecoins continue to play a pivotal role in the adoption of digital currencies, PYUSDs rapid ascent highlights the potential for major fintech companies to influence and shape the future of digital payments.

With PYUSDs market cap on the rise, all eyes are on how PayPal will leverage its established global reach and technological prowess to further drive the adoption of digital currencies and redefine the landscape of online payments. As the digital finance space evolves, PYUSD could be a key player in the ongoing transformation of how value is stored, transferred, and used in a world thats increasingly turning to blockchain technology.

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