PayPal Introduces PYUSD Stablecoin for Cross-Border Money Transfers
Payments giant PayPal is set to revolutionize cross-border money transfers by introducing its native stablecoin PYUSD. This move aims to facilitate seamless transactions with zero transaction fees for users.
Key Features of the PYUSD Stablecoin Integration
- Available for US users starting April 4
- Users can convert PYUSD to USD within their linked PayPal accounts
- No Xoom transaction fees for transfers funded with the stablecoin
Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal’s crypto senior vice president, highlighted the importance of creating a stable value to enhance user confidence in the cryptocurrency. He emphasized the utility of PYUSD for commerce and payments, underscoring the company’s commitment to driving mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies.
How the Integration Works
Xoom will seamlessly convert PYUSD to USD without charging any crypto sale fees when a US user opts for the stablecoin. The recipient will receive the funds in the fiat currency chosen by the sender, ensuring a smooth transaction process at both ends.
Transactions not completed in USD will be subject to a transaction exchange rate, as stated in the announcement.
PayPal’s Xoom service, in a previous collaboration with Visa Direct, allowed US users to send money directly to debit card holders, enhancing the platform’s versatility.
Cryptocurrency transactions, such as those facilitated by stablecoins, offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional international remittances by eliminating intermediaries and associated fees. The disruptive nature of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ripple presents numerous advantages over conventional methods, as highlighted by the Bank of International Settlements.
The BIS report on stablecoins in cross-border payments recognizes these digital assets as a promising solution to the challenges faced by traditional payment systems. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, stablecoins are pegged to stable assets, ensuring a relatively steady value and providing a reliable medium of exchange.
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