PayPal USD (PYUSD) is a stablecoin offered by PayPal, the leading global digital payments service provider. It is designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to the US dollar (USD).
PYUSD is fully backed by US dollar deposits, short-term US treasuries, and similar cash equivalents. This backing ensures that 1 PYUSD is always equal in value to 1 US dollar, making it a stable digital asset.
PayPal USD is issued and managed by Paxos Trust Company, a regulated financial institution. This ensures regulatory compliance and transparency.
PYUSD can be used for various digital transactions and payments, similar to other cryptocurrencies. Users can hold PYUSD in their digital wallets and use it for online purchases, transfers, and investments.
PayPal has designed the PYUSD coin to provide stability in the volatile world of cryptocurrencies. It offers a convenient way for users looking to make fast, cheap, and secure digital payments or leverage its price stability to use it as a store of value in terms of high volatility in the crypto market.
