Tokenized PayPal's PYUSD Stablecoin Adds $1.3bn in Supply Ft. David Weber
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Oct 16, 2025 David Weber, Head of the PYUSD ecosystem at PayPal, dives into the excitement surrounding PayPal's stablecoin strategy. He reveals how PYUSD recently surged by $1.3 billion, discussing incentives for merchant adoption and the integration with Venmo alongside a lucrative rewards program. Weber highlights the rapid adoption of stablecoins in regions like Latin America, and the innovative potential of AI-backed stablecoins and crypto-powered credit cards in emerging markets. His insights shed light on the future of digital payments and financial inclusion.
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Stablecoins Took Center Stage At Token
- Token conferences are now dominated by stablecoin discussions and real companies building meaningful products.
- This reflects maturation from hype to practical infrastructure and payments integration.
PayPal's Distribution Is Its Leverage
- PayPal's core strength is on/off ramps and connectivity to local bank accounts across markets.
- PYUSD growth depends on pairing that distribution with on-chain liquidity for merchants and partners.
New Chains Create 'Stable' Homes For Supply
- New layer-1s (Plasma, Tempo, Arc) are carving niche 'stable' ecosystems and attracting rapid stablecoin supply growth.
- Protocols and issuers prefer proliferating stablecoins across many chains rather than betting on one winner.