Paypal, in collaboration with Energy Web and DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc., has introduced an approach to promote environmentally sustainable practices in bitcoin mining. This research-backed initiative encourages miners to utilize low-carbon energy sources by offering financial incentives. Paypal Blockchain Research Team Advocates for Low-Carbon Mining With Financial Incentives The rise of the Bitcoin network has […]
Paypal Integrates PYUSD for International Transfers on Xoom
On Thursday, Paypal disclosed that users of Xoom now have the capability to utilize the company’s stablecoin PYUSD for conducting international cross-border transactions. Beginning on April 4, this feature was made accessible to users in the U.S., enabling them to transfer PYUSD to beneficiaries across roughly 160 countries worldwide. Paypal’s Xoom Adds PYUSD Cross-Border Transfers […]
Paypal and First Digital Stablecoins Dominate in December as Binance USD Heads Toward Extinction
The leading stablecoins, in terms of market capitalization, concluded 2023 with a combined value of around $ 131.69 billion, yet only two of the top ten experienced increases in 30-day supply. Data reveals that tether, the leading U.S. dollar-pegged crypto asset, observed a 2.5% uptick in its supply, while the newcomer, first digital usd, …
Paypal Faces SEC Scrutiny Over New Stablecoin PYUSD, Cooperates With Document Production Request
After releasing its new stablecoin PYUSD, the payments giant Paypal disclosed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoenaed the company concerning the stablecoin. Paypal stated in its Form 10-Q for the third fiscal quarter that it had been asked to produce documents for the SEC and is “cooperating” with the securities regulator. Paypal […]
Paypal Achieves FCA Registration in the UK, Paving the Way for Crypto Services Resumption in 2024
The payments giant Paypal has successfully achieved registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, a fact verified by the FCA’s website on October 31. This move comes shortly after Paypal’s temporary cessation of crypto purchases within the U.K., although the company pledged to reinstate these services at the start of 2024. […]