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PayPal’s Stablecoin Is No Libra. Why the Timing Feels Right
Like Facebook's ill-fated Libra project, PYUSD is getting some pushback in Washington. But its prospects seem more promising, says Michael J. Casey.

PayPal Launches Stablecoin; SFC Issues Warning as Crypto Comes to Rescue in War
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of the stablecoin market as global payments giant PayPal launches its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). Plus, insights on the crypto scene in Asia as Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issues a warning over unlicensed digital assets platform. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

PayPal’s Stablecoin Not Likely to Be Used Widely Anytime Soon: Bank of America
Longer term, the bank sees much more competition for the token.

Rep. Maxine Waters Is 'Deeply Concerned' About PayPal’s New Stablecoin
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said in a statement that she's "deeply concerned" about PayPal's launch of its own stablecoin while there is still no Federal framework for regulation, oversight, and enforcement of these assets.” CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses regulatory concerns surrounding PayPal USD (PYUSD).

The Protocol: Coinbase Launches Own Blockchain as Sleuths Scour PayPal's Stablecoin Software
We're covering Coinbase's launch of "Base," a layer-2 network atop Ethereum, along with the crypto community's reaction to PayPal's new stablecoin and the brouhaha over Matter Labs' use of Polygon-crafted open-source software.

Coinbase’s New 'Base' Blockchain Goes Live; Rep. Maxine Waters Is 'Concerned' About PayPal's Stablecoin
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Base, Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain, officially opens to the public. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) vocalizes her concerns about the launch of PayPal’s stablecoin. And, a new crypto show aims to capture mainstream attention by taking inspiration from popular TV broadcasts like "The Apprentice" and "Shark Tank."

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Says She’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ About PayPal’s New Stablecoin
The top Democrat on the House Financial Service Committee said federal rules should be in place before a company the size of PayPal issues a stablecoin.

PayPal’s Real Stablecoin Strategy: It Wants to Earn Interest on Your Deposits
While it seems positive for crypto, the PYUSD stablecoin will benefit PayPal's own coffers most of all.

PayPal's Stablecoin Could Propel Creation of a 'Federal Regulatory Framework': Former CFTC Chair Massad
PayPal is issuing a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), but what does this mean for crypto regulation in Washington, D.C.? Timothy Massad, former CFTC chairman, PayPal advisor, and current director of the Digital Assets Policy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses his reaction and the outlook for stablecoin legislation. "PayPal is saying, we think this technology could be beneficial in payments more generally...that's a good thing," Massad said.

Crypto News Today: Bitcoin's Rally Toward $30K, PayPal's Stablecoin Fakes, and More
As Bitcoin retakes $30K and major players like PayPal delve into the crypto realm, the intersection of traditional finance and crypto becomes more pronounced.
