MilestoneEthereum2023
PayPal Launches PYUSD Stablecoin
PayPal launched PYUSD, marking a major fintech entrant into dollar stablecoins.
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Key Facts
Peak metricMajor fintech stablecoin issuance
OutcomeStablecoin adoption narrative strengthened
ChainEthereum
Year2023
Typemilestone
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stablecoinpaymentsadoption
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