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Tokenized

Composable Capital Markets

Sep 9, 2024
Noelle Acheson, author of "Crypto is Macro Now" and a macroeconomic expert, dives into the world of composable capital markets. She discusses PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin reaching a $1 billion market cap and its implications for DeFi. The conversation also highlights innovations like Certifuge's lending market and Sony's new blockchain initiative. Acheson breaks down the rise of Layer 2 solutions, institutional adoption in crypto, and emerging trends in CBDCs, shedding light on the evolving landscape of finance and technology.
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Quick takeaways

  • PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin reached a $1 billion market cap, driven by DeFi incentives that offer higher yields than traditional finance.
  • Centrifuge's partnership with Coinbase to create an institutional lending market illustrates the fusion of tokenized assets and decentralized finance.

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PayPal's PYUSD Stablecoin Growth and Use Cases

PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin has reached a $1 billion market cap, largely due to its recent partnership with Solana and the avenues for earning yield. The demand for the stablecoin is driven primarily by incentives available on DeFi platforms, particularly those that allow users to earn higher yields than traditional finance offers. This trend highlights that while PayPal might not compete head-to-head with established stablecoins like USDC and USDT in trading use cases, it offers unique benefits, namely its user-friendly experience aimed at mainstream users. The potential to unlock mainstream payments in Web3 through trust and established merchant connections makes PYUSD a significant development in diversifying the ecosystem.

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