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PayPal’s PYUSD Introduces Interest Rewards With Anchorage Bank Partnership

PayPal is advancing its stablecoin initiative by introducing an interest rewards program for holders of its dollar-pegged PYUSD stablecoin. This program, in partnership with Anchorage Digital, signals the next step in PayPal’s campaign to expand the use of its stablecoin.

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PayPal PYUSD Introduces Interest Rewards With Anchorage Bank

Anchorage Digital, a U.S. crypto firm with a bank charter, and PayPal are collaborating to offer PYUSD holders interest rewards. This move is intended to promote the use of PYUSD, which has been slow to gain market share since its introduction.

Although it has been received warmly in the market, the firm’s stablecoinhas a low market capitalization of less than $1 billion as of now, compared with giants such as Tether, which has a market capitalization of over $117 billion.

The program incentivises accredited investors who hold PYUSD through Anchorage Digital’s bank, its Singapore-based entity, or the non-custodial wallet Porto. The rewards will be derived from the interest earned from the underlying assets backing it, especially the US Treasuries, and will not be treated as a marketing expense.

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Regulatory Uncertainty and Legal Position

The launch of this Paypal rewards program coincides with the continued legal gray area for stablecoins in the US. The SEC has previously characterized certain stablecoins as securities, but federal courts have not consistently agreed with this assessment. 

According to the company, Anchorage Digital’s rewards program is not a securities offering because it is only limited to institutional investors.

In addition, the rewards program is designed to be outside the purview of the U. S. banking regulators. The company has set up a Cayman Islands-based entity called Anchorage Digital Neo to facilitate the payouts, explaining that this does not fall under the purview of regulators in the Cayman Islands or any other jurisdiction.

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Expansion on the Solana Network

Concurrently, in May, the company extended the use of its stablecoin by incorporating it into the Solana network, its first move outside the Ethereum network. This integration enables PayPal to utilize the Solana network for cheaper and faster transactions, possibly serving millions of merchants worldwide. This strategic decision aims to increase the use for regular transactions as it competes with other stablecoins such as Tether and USD Coin.

Moreover, PayPal’s cross-border transfer service, Xoom, has added PYUSD as a funding option for U.S. customers. This new feature allows fee-free international transfers in the stablecoin to recipients in over 160 countries.

The stablecoin industry is also expanding, with opponents like Mercado Pago developing their own stablecoins. According to a report from CoinGape, another stablecoin, MELI Dollar in Brazil, is designed to help users use a stable currency even in turbulent economic conditions.

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Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 5 years of experience, offering in-depth market analysis and expert commentary . With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University, Kelvin is known for his meticulous research and strong writing skills, particularly in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured across top industry publications such as Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Cryptotimes, Coinedition, TheCoinrepublic, Cryptotale, and Analytics Insight among others, where he consistently provides timely updates and insightful content. Kelvin’s focus lies in uncovering emerging trends in the crypto space, delivering factual and data-driven analyses that help readers make informed decisions. His expertise extends across market cycles, technological innovations, and regulatory shifts that shape the crypto landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelvin has a passion for chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.

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