José Fernández da Ponte
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies at PayPal. Discusses PayPal's new stablecoin, PYUSD.
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Aug 11, 2023 • 41min
Will PayPal's PYUSD Steal Market Share From Tether and Circle? - Ep. 530
José Fernández da Ponte, PayPal’s Senior VP of Blockchain and Crypto, dives into the launch of PYUSD, PayPal's new Ethereum-based stablecoin. He discusses the competitive landscape against Tether and Circle, and why stablecoins are crucial for remittances and B2B transactions. José emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance and transparency in building user trust. He shares insights on the potential of stablecoins in online gaming and addresses how PYUSD plans to differentiate itself while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
Jan 8, 2026 • 54min
Stablecoins Are Cheaper, Merchants Don’t Care w/ José Fernández Da Ponte (Stellar)
José Fernández Da Ponte, President and Chief Growth Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation and former SVP at PayPal, shares insights on the evolving landscape of stablecoins. He discusses why stablecoins are initially reshaping treasury and B2B payments rather than consumer transactions. Merchants prioritize revenue and reach over transaction costs, driving adoption. José delves into the significance of open, permissionless chains for banks and forecasts a future with multiple dollar stablecoins critical for global trade.
