PayPal is launching its PYUSD stablecoin across 70 new markets to lower cross-border transaction costs and power the future of agentic AI commerce.
PayPal is taking its PYUSD stablecoin global. With a massive launch across 70 new markets, the payments giant is set to disrupt the high cost of cross-border transactions. May Zabaneh, PayPal’s SVP & GM of Crypto, joins Markets Outlook to discuss the strategic roadmap for this rollout, the rapid adoption of stablecoins in emerging economies, and the structural advantages of PYUSD in the evolving landscape of agentic AI commerce.
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Timecodes:
0:24 – PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Goes Global
0:52 – The Strategy Behind 70 New Global Markets
2:28 – Real-World Use Cases for PYUSD
3:33 – How PayPal Competes with Crypto Incumbents
4:33 – The Leapfrog Effect in Emerging Markets
6:30 – Stablecoins and the Future of AI Agents
7:55 – The Washington Debate: Regulation & Yields
- Check out CoinDesk’s research report on Pudgy Penguins at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/pudgy-penguins-challenging-the-pokemon-and-disney-legacy-in-the-global-ip-race.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
