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PAYPAL’S PYUSD STABLECOIN JOINS CARDANO, ENHANCING BLOCKCHAIN INTEROPERABILITY
PYUSD’s integration into Cardano enhances DeFi liquidity, providing users with new stablecoin options and increasing cross-chain transaction potential.
▪️ PYUSD, launched by PayPal, is now available on Cardano via a bridge by Wanchain, expanding cross-chain options.
▪️ The stablecoin brings new lending opportunities to Cardano, enabling platforms to offer yield-earning products.
▪️ PYUSD’s presence on Cardano boosts liquidity, attracting more participants and enhancing the network’s appeal.
Cardano is expanding with the integration of PayPal USD (PYUSD) in its system. PYUSD, a stablecoin that was first available on Solana and Ethereum, is now accessible on Cardano through a bridge created by Wanchain. This provides Cardano blockchain users with new ways to trade, lend, and manage liquidity.
The introduction of PYUSD opens up new opportunities for lending protocols on Cardano. Platforms may adopt the stablecoin to offer yield-earning options, further expanding the lending ecosystem. For traders, having another stablecoin for liquidity and positions adds flexibility and efficiency. PayPal users and blockchain participants with PYUSD can now bridge their assets to Cardano, helping attract more users and making the ecosystem more appealing.
Wanchain’s CEO, Temujin Louie, stated that the integration will provide users with additional options and more autonomy when moving assets between blockchains. With nearly $447 million in Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem, this collaboration will promote stronger connections between networks, fostering new developments and broader blockchain adoption. It will contribute to improving the interaction between diverse systems.
Broader Implications for US Cryptocurrency and Cross-Border Payments
Aside from its impact on Cardano, PYUSD’s integration could also have broader implications for the cryptocurrency market in the United States. Platforms that support PYUSD may gain a competitive edge as users increasingly favor networks offering diverse stablecoin services. This trend could reshape US digital currency platforms, encouraging greater adoption of blockchain-based payment solutions.
The integration also demonstrates the potential of stablecoins like PYUSD to streamline cross-border payments. By significantly reducing transaction times and fees compared to traditional banking systems, stablecoins could set the stage for wider adoption of similar frameworks across other networks.
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However, challenges remain. The need for seamless operation and adherence to regulatory frameworks, including features like reversing transactions or locking accounts, is critical. Cross-chain bridges also pose technical challenges, such as security risks, complicated transactions, and ensuring secure and efficient performance. Addressing these issues will require constant attention and strong security measures.
PYUSD’s Market Performance and Cardano’s Expanding Stablecoin Ecosystem
The total supply of PYUSD is currently $484 million, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The stablecoin was launched in August 2023. In September, PayPal began allowing US businesses to directly buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies through their accounts. In October, OKX wallet revealed that it now supports the token in its spot market.
PYUSD is an addition to the growing list of stablecoins in the Cardano ecosystem, including DJED, iUSD, MyUSD, USDM, USDC, and USDT, among others. The price of Cardano’s native token, ADA, has increased by more than 7% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $0.9542.
The integration of PYUSD into Cardano is a major milestone. It strengthens the foundation for blockchain interoperability, fosters growth in DeFi, and enhances the user experience for both Cardano participants and PYUSD holders.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: CoinSpeaker
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CRYPTO FOE AND FORMER SEC CHAIR GARY GENSLER RETURNS TO MIT
▪️ Gensler will focus on AI, financial technology, and finance.
▪️ The announcement comes one week after he stepped down as SEC chair.
▪️ Gensler is touted to be one of crypto’s staunchest adversaries in Washington D.C.
One of crypto’s top adversaries is returning to academia.
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Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will return to MIT after a controversial four-year stint at the helm of the regulator.
His teaching and research will focus on artificial intelligence, finance, financial technology, and public policy, according to a press release from the prestigious university.
“I’m thrilled to once again collaborate with MIT’s distinguished team of scholars creating a better future for all through artificial intelligence, finance, and technology,” said Gensler in a statement.
The news comes one week after he left the markets watchdog the same day that Donald Trump was inaugurated. Before stepping down, he had become crypto’s l’ennemi commun after spearheading the agency’s crackdown on the industry.
At MIT, Gensler will serve as co-director of the FinTechAI initiative, exploring the intersection of AI and finance.
His new focus on AI comes at a crucial time for the US tech industry. Earlier this week, the market went into freefall after a Chinese artificial intelligence startup dubbed DeepSeek surfaced. The startup brandished an AI assistant that operates at a discount to US-based AI leader OpenAI and its ChatGPT product.
The slump — which wiped out more than $1 trillion from the broader stock market — was also exacerbated by derisking from investors in anticipation of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting by the Federal Reserve.
Gensler was co-director of MIT’s FinTech@CSAIL, and senior advisor to the MIT Media Lab Digital Currency Initiative immediately before he joined the SEC.
Anti-crypto stance
Under Gensler, the SEC pursued a number of lawsuits against top companies like Coinbase, Binance, and Ripple, while also tagging a number of tokens as unregistered securities.
His tough approach wasn’t limited to crypto.
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While leading the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from 2009 to 2014, he was also known as an industry hard-hitter — annoying Wall Street and implementing new swap rules in the aftermath of the global financial crash of 2008.
“Those who have known Gensler throughout his regulatory career know he has an imperious attitude that tends to rub industry and fellow policymakers the wrong way,” Sean Tuffy, a regulation and market structure expert, previously told DL News.
“He’s not a warm and fuzzy guy,” Tuffy said.
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Source: DI News
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BRICS: CHINA TRADE SURPLUS HITS $1T AMID US FACEOFF
The last several months have seen geopolitical tensions between the global South and West increase. At the center, new United States president Donald Trump has warned of impending 100% tariffs on the alliance. Yet one of the BRICS leading nations, China, has recently announced a trade surplus of $1 trillion amid its ongoing US faceoff.
The growth of China as a prominent global economy is undeniable. Moreover, it has only reinforced the growing rivalry with the United States that could continue well into 2025. However, the Eastern Asian nation has continued to solidify its position at the forefront of an economic alliance that could be growing in its allure.
China Announces Trade Surplus and Economic Growth as US Targets BRICS
In 2024, Donald Trump won a historic presidential e******n. The outcome was clear, and he was set to lead his second nonconsecutive term as commander-in-chief.
A key part of his campaign was ensuring the US dollar stood as the world’s currency. That placed his incoming administration in direct conflict with the BRICS alliance.
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For much of the last several years, the BRICS bloc has sought to challenge the dominance of the greenback. Moreover, they have even considered the creation of their own economic alliance. A big reason was to create an alternative world order, one that doesn’t so easily rely on the West.
That message c****t on, and its influence is what drove Trump to focus on countering it. Yet, recent data has reinforced why it became important to begin with. Indeed, BRICS nation China has announced its trade surplus has hit $1 trillion amid its US faceoff.
That reality reinforces the potential of the Chinese economy to continue to flourish. The US goods trade deficit reached a record $122 billion, according to a Reuters report. Moreover, China has also announced a 5% economic growth figure, which only assures it is a key alternative to Western dominance.
Trump has warned of incoming tariffs, but the data makes that a concerning proclamation. How both sides respond will have monumental geopolitical implications.
To this point, China has not budged on its BRICS-related efforts. Alternatively, the US President has not sought producing discussions. Only time will tell where the faceoff goes in the coming months.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Watcher Guru
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ECB CUTS RATES, LAGARDE RULES OUT BITCOIN IN EU RESERVES
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and left the option for more easing open. It maintained that inflation in the euro zone is mostly under control, despite concerns about global trade.
ECB Cuts Rate To 2.75%
The European Central Bank made its fifth rate cut since June, lowering the deposit rate from 3.0% to 2.75%. Despite some signs of recovery in recent surveys, the euro zone economy remains weak, and inflation is still slightly above the ECB’s 2% target.
This economic situation made the rate cut necessary to support growth and keep inflation under control. “The disinflation process is well on track,” noted the ECB.
The ECB noted that inflation is still high because wages and prices are adjusting slowly after the past inflation surge. However, wage growth is slowing down as anticipated, and company profits are helping to reduce the impact of inflation.
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Policymakers Relieved
Besides, the policymakers were likely relieved after U.S. President Donald Trump’s new administration didn’t impose the feared blanket trade tariffs. However, his threats continue to cast a shadow over the economic outlook. Tariffs often weaken economic growth, and if countries respond with their own tariffs, it can drive up inflation. This could complicate the ECB’s plans to ease interest rates.
Recently, the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its first monetary policy decision of 2025 noting that it will keep interest rates steady at the 4.25% to 4.5% range, which was in line with expectations.
Bitcoin Won’t Enter EU Reserves
Besides, the European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that she was confident that Bitcoin would not enter reserves in the European Union.
“There is a view around the table of the Governing Council and most likely the General Council as well that reserves have to be liquid, that reserves have to be secure, that they have to be safe, that they should not be plagued by the suspicion of money laundering or other criminal activities,” Lagarde noted.
As a result, she stated that she is confident Bitcoin will not be included in the reserves of any central bank within the General Council.
Czech Reublic Faces Concerns Over Bitcoin Reserve Proposal
The Czech Republic is also preparing to adopt a Bitcoin reserve, but Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura has raised concerns about the country’s Bitcoin strategy. In response to Czech National Bank (CNB) Governor’s Bitcoin proposal, the Finance Minister voiced concerns about Bitcoin’s instability and volatility. He argued that Bitcoin is unsuitable as a national reserve due to its highly volatile nature and emphasized that the government cannot override the CNB’s decisions.
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Source: Coinpedia
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