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Stablecoin
PayPal's Stablecoin Debut Shows This Technology 'Has Value Outside of Crypto': Former CFTC Chair Massad
PayPal USD (PYUSD), the latest stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, will be an Ethereum-based token offered to the company’s online-payments customers before expanding to PayPal’s Venmo app. Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman, PayPal advisor, and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the broader implications, noting that PayPal's move shows "this technology could be beneficial in payments more generally."
PayPal's Stablecoin Could Propel Creation of a 'Federal Regulatory Framework': Former CFTC Chair Massad
PayPal is issuing a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), but what does this mean for crypto regulation in Washington, D.C.? Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman, PayPal advisor, and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses his reaction and the outlook for stablecoin legislation. "PayPal is saying, we think this technology could be beneficial in payments more generally...that's a good thing," Massad said.
PayPal's Stablecoin Splash; Sam Bankman-Fried Still on the Hook for Campaign Finance-Related Charge
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, including what stablecoin players think of fintech giant PayPal launching its own PYUSD token. Bitcoin bulls Cathie Wood and Mike Novogratz, both vocalized their optimism over a spot Bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S.. And, the Department of Justice still plans to argue that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried conducted an "illegal campaign finance" scheme when he goes to trial in October.
Will PayPal’s Stablecoin Shake Up Crypto Legislation Talks in Washington?
For some U.S. financial regulators, the ghost of Libra — the then-Facebook effort to establish a mass-appeal stablecoin — will forever haunt the debate over regulating stablecoins. "The Hash" panel discusses the parallels between Libra and fintech giant PayPal's newly launched PayPal USD (PYUSD). Plus, a closer look at how lawmakers are reacting to PayPal's dollar-pegged stablecoin debut.
Scammers Attempt to Capitalize on PayPal's New Stablecoin
Over 66 fake PayPal USD (PYUSD) tokens have popped up on various networks, as scammers attempt to defraud unsuspecting users, capitalizing on PayPal’s (PYPL) recent launch of its own dollar-pegged stablecoin. "The Hash" weighs in on the latest developments.
DeFi Outlook Is 'Mixed' in Wake of Curve Finance Exploit: Arca Head of Research
Arca head of research Katie Talati discusses her crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade sideways and appears to brush off PayPal's dollar-backed stablecoin launch. Plus, what to make of the recent Curve Finance exploit and the outlook for DeFi.
Paxos Has Other 'White Label Stablecoin Opportunities' in the Works, Head of Strategy Says
PayPal USD is the first regulated stablecoin from a global payments company. The Ethereum-based token will be available to PayPal users in the U.S. and is being issued by Paxos Trust Company. Paxos head of strategy Walter Hessert discusses teaming up with PayPal and notes the firm has "other white label stablecoin opportunities in the works."
First Mover Americas: Market Doesn't React Much to PayPal Stablecoin
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 8, 2023.
PayPal Enters the Crypto Conversation with New Stablecoin; Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as the electronic payments giant PayPal ventures into digital assets with the announcement of a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin called PayPal USD. Sino Global Capital files a multimillion dollar claim against FTX. And, Worldcoin’s Nairobi warehouse was reportedly raided as Kenya's Ministry of the Interior suspends the project from operating in the country.
I Have 1M Questions About the PayPal Stablecoin. Here Are 5
The payments giant’s new stablecoin will compete with Tether's and Circle's coins, but it’s not breaking any new ground.
