PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries
PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings.
‘Bitcoin Standard’ author explores reality where decentralized gold stopped WWI
Saifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking.
Stablecoins to replace old FX rails, but off-ramps remain a chokepoint
Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital.
Five companies vie for Vietnam crypto licences as overseas ban looms: Report
Five companies, including bank affiliates and a major conglomerate, are competing for Vietnam’s first crypto exchange licences as authorities plan to restrict offshore trading.