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PayPal submits a patent application for an NFT marketplace for off-chain asset trading.

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PayPal’s groundbreaking initiative for handling nonfungible tokens (NFTs) transcends conventional boundaries. By recently filing a patent application in March, later published on September 21, PayPal has demonstrated a significant stride towards constructing its independent blockchain ecosystem. This revolutionary system is engineered to facilitate NFT transactions, both on-chain and off-chain, heralding a new era of digital asset exchange. The patent application , although still awaiting approval, outlines a visionary system wherein users engage in NFT transactions via a third-party service provider. While the specific provider remains undisclosed, the application makes mention of Ethereum as a noteworthy platform within its framework. PayPal ’s vision extends beyond the mere exchange of electronic collectibles, aiming to harness the full potential of NFT s for tokenization. In this groundbreaking vision, NFT s represent a diverse range of digital asset s, encompassing...

SEC to appeal Ripple’s victory, Binance aims for growth, PayPal launches stablecoin | Weekly Recap

Amid ongoing regulatory efforts, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to contest Ripple’s recent victory. Binance captures attention with ambitious growth moves, while PayPal introduces its very own stablecoin.  Greater scrutiny in the U.S. This week, government agencies sought to establish clarity. The Federal Reserve introduced an innovative endeavor aimed at overseeing cryptocurrency operations within banking institutions. The Novel Activities Supervision program will diligently track activities pertaining to cryptocurrencies, encompassing trading and lending, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the security of stablecoin s. The SEC deferred its decision on the Bitcoin ETF proposal put forth by Ark Invest and 21Shares, with the intention to gather insights from the general populace. The agency chose not to approve nor reject the proposal. The recent actions undertaken by the SEC garnered considerable public interest, as the commission initi...

PayPal Launches Stablecoin, Fuels X Integration Speculation

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Is PayPal’s USD A Step Towards Integration Into X? The Ethereum-based stablecoin allows seamless transfers between PayPal and supported external wallets, enabling easy funding of purchases, services, and conversions with PayPal’s range of supported cryptocurrencies. PayPal USD is set to empower consumers, merchants, and developers to effortlessly link fiat and digital currencies, leveraging PayPal’s extensive payment experience and the efficiency of blockchain protocols. advertisement The effect of PayPal’s stablecoin debut has been highlighted by Van de Poppe’s tweet, which also raises concerns about the future of stablecoins and suggests a possible link to X payments. The post has sparked discussion about the potential for expanding the use of PayPal’s stablecoin across more channels, perhaps even including social media sites like Twitter. Musk would not be making Twitter a payment processor for the first time. In 1999, Musk ...