CoinDesk Podcast Network PayPal's PYUSD Launches on Stellar to "Revolutionize Commerce" | Markets Outlook
Sep 20, 2025
PayPal's PYUSD is now live on Stellar, bringing exciting wallet interoperability and merchant reach for users. The discussion highlights how this partnership enhances the utility of stablecoins and emphasizes the importance of compliance in the crypto space. Larry Wade shares insights on global compliance and regulatory relations, while José Fernández Da Ponte outlines the potential for merchant financing on Stellar. Together, they envision a future where transparency improves risk management and strengthens partnerships with regulators.
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PayPal Launches PYUSD On Stellar
- PayPal announced PYUSD is now live on the Stellar network, positioning the stablecoin for broader utility.
- Larry Wade framed the partnership as a step to "revolutionize commerce" by combining both platforms' strengths.
Stellar Connects Wallets To PayPal Ecosystem
- José Fernández Da Ponte emphasized Stellar gives wallet users a direct route to PayPal and Venmo users and merchants.
- He highlighted PYUSD's growth and how Stellar integration expands real-world payment rails.
Pick Chains For Speed, Cost, And Finality
- Larry Wade stressed choosing a blockchain with integrity, speed, low cost, programmability, and near-instant finality for stablecoin deployments.
- He recommended aligning the stablecoin to a chain that supports merchant and consumer integration at scale.