PayPal Expands PYUSD to Solana Blockchain

PayPal has announced that its stablecoin, PayPalUSD (PYUSD), will now be available on the Solana blockchain. This expansion, aimed at enhancing transaction efficiency and reducing costs, marks a significant step for PayPal’s crypto asset.

Launched in August 2023 in collaboration with the Paxos Trust Company, PYUSD’s integration with Solana promises faster and cheaper transactions. Known for its high-speed processing and low costs, Solana is an ideal platform for stablecoin transfers, benefiting various commerce use cases.

According to data from blockchain analytics platform Artemis, Solana is the most used blockchain for stablecoin transfers. Its capability to handle large volumes of transactions efficiently makes it the perfect choice for PYUSD as it continues to be adopted for payment purposes.

Expanding Global Reach

In addition to this blockchain expansion, PayPal recently introduced a feature allowing PYUSD to be used for remittances via Xoom, its money transfer service. This feature enables users to send PYUSD to over 160 countries, making international money transfers easier and more cost-effective.

Jose Fernandez da Ponte, Senior Vice President of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currency Group at PayPal, emphasized the significance of this development. He stated, “Enabling US users of Xoom the option to fund cross-border money transfers using PYUSD builds on our goal of driving mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies while also offering an easy way to securely send money to friends and family at a lower cost.”

PayPal’s strategic move to expand PYUSD onto the Solana blockchain underscores its commitment to leveraging advanced technology to improve financial services. This initiative not only enhances transaction efficiency but also broadens the reach and usability of its stablecoin.