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PayPal, MoonPay and M0 Launch PYUSDx to Let Apps Issue PYUSD‑Backed Stablecoins

The app‑level tokens sit outside PayPal and Venmo wallets, leaving licensing to each issuer.

Overview

  • PYUSDx enables developers to create branded stablecoins that are backed 1:1 by PayPal USD and can launch in days rather than months.
  • The base PYUSD is issued by Paxos, while PYUSDx tokens are issued through MoonPay Digital Assets Limited, which holds a New York trust license.
  • The framework provides cross‑chain compatibility, on‑chain reserve reporting, and configurable economic models for application‑specific use cases.
  • USD.ai is the first announced adopter, building a stablecoin tailored for AI infrastructure and machine‑to‑machine payments.
  • The companies note jurisdiction‑dependent compliance, and analysts warn the approach could fragment liquidity across many niche tokens.