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PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced a groundbreaking crypto payment solution called Pay with Crypto, enabling merchants to tap into a $3+ trillion market while reducing transaction fees by up to 90%. The platform supports 100+ cryptocurrencies and major wallets like Coinbase and MetaMask, connecting to over 650 million crypto users globally.

The solution offers a competitive 0.99% transaction rate and allows merchants to earn 4% rewards on PYUSD holdings. PayPal's integration follows its recent PayPal World launch, which unified five major global digital wallets. The service will be available to U.S. merchants in the coming weeks, supporting major cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, USDT, XRP, BNB, Solana, and USDC.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has unveiled PayPal World, a groundbreaking global payment platform connecting major digital wallets and payment systems. The platform will initially launch with Mercado Pago, NPCI (UPI), PayPal, Tenpay Global, and Venmo, collectively representing nearly two billion users globally.

Starting fall 2025, PayPal World will enable interoperability with PayPal and Venmo, allowing consumers to shop internationally using their domestic payment systems. The technology-agnostic platform will support cross-border commerce, AI-powered shopping, and future payment technologies including stablecoins.

Notably, PayPal and Venmo will become fully interoperable for the first time, enabling global peer-to-peer payments. By 2026, Venmo users will gain access to PayPal's global merchant network for both online and in-store purchases.

Venmo (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced the launch of Big 12 Conference and school-branded Venmo Debit Mastercard designs, targeting students, alumni, and fans. The cards will offer 15% cashback on select purchases and exclusive perks including ticket giveaways and gameday upgrades.

The company has partnered with three Big 12 student-athletes - NiJaree Canady, Olivia Miles, and Sam Leavitt - as brand ambassadors who will receive NIL payments through Venmo. The cards will be available for 11 participating schools including Arizona, Baylor, Colorado, and others, with virtual card access starting August 11th and physical cards shipping in September 2025.

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has announced landmark multi-year partnerships with the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences to facilitate institutional payments to student-athletes through its platforms. The partnership will enable athletic departments to distribute revenue-sharing funds securely and efficiently through PayPal's ecosystem.

The initiative includes making PayPal a preferred payment partner for tuition payments at select schools starting early 2026. Additionally, Venmo will become the presenting partner of the first-ever Big Ten Rivalry Series and official partner of Big 12 Conference sports championships, expanding campus payment solutions for bookstores, ticketing, and concessions.

The rollout begins summer 2025 with institutional payments, followed by conference sponsorships for the 2025-2026 school year. Venmo users can earn up to 15% cash back at select national brands through the Venmo Debit Mastercard.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has partnered with Taco Bell to integrate PayPal and Venmo payment options into Taco Bell's app and website. The collaboration introduces an exclusive 20% cash back offer for PayPal users on purchases over $5 (maximum $10 cash back per purchase) until July 31, 2025. The offer can be redeemed weekly.

PayPal Debit Mastercard customers can earn an additional 5% cash back when selecting restaurants as their monthly cash back category. The integration allows customers to set PayPal or Venmo as their default payment method, offering flexibility in payment options including credit, debit, or balance.

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has announced the appointment of Deirdre Stanley to its Board of Directors. Stanley brings nearly three decades of executive experience in consumer, media, and IT sectors, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at The Estée Lauder Companies.

Stanley's extensive background includes 17 years as General Counsel at Thomson Reuters, leadership roles at InterActiveCorp/USA Networks, and experience at GTE Corporation. She currently serves as a director of Consolidated Edison, Inc. and holds board positions at the Hospital for Special Surgery and The Dalton School.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) and PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) have announced a strategic partnership to develop interoperability between their respective stablecoins, FIUSD and PayPal USD (PYUSD). The collaboration aims to enable seamless fund transfers both domestically and internationally, leveraging blockchain technology to address common business challenges such as slow fund receipt, inflation, and currency fluctuations. Fiserv plans to develop FIUSD as a bank-friendly stablecoin, while PYUSD, launched in 2023, has already demonstrated success in startup funding, cross-border transfers via Xoom, and vendor invoice reconciliation. The partnership focuses on integrating both stablecoins into various payment flows, including cross-border transactions, payouts, and merchant solutions.

Fiserv (NYSE: FI) and PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) have announced a strategic partnership to develop interoperability between their respective stablecoins, FIUSD and PayPal USD (PYUSD). The collaboration aims to enable seamless domestic and international fund transfers across their global payment networks.

The partnership leverages both companies' extensive reach in banking, consumer, and merchant payments to expand stablecoin adoption globally. FIUSD, Fiserv's newly announced bank-friendly stablecoin, will enable financial institutions to offer next-generation banking solutions. Meanwhile, PYUSD, launched in 2023, has already been successfully implemented in startup funding, cross-border transfers via Xoom, and vendor invoice reconciliation.

Notably, the press release includes a crucial regulatory disclosure: any materially new product or service requires New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) approval, which has not been granted as of June 23, 2025.

PayPal (PYPL) announced plans to expand its PYUSD stablecoin to the Stellar blockchain network, pending NYDFS regulatory approval. This strategic move aims to leverage Stellar's fast, low-cost payment infrastructure to enhance PYUSD's utility for real-world payments, commerce, and micro-financing across 170+ countries. The integration would enable improved cross-border payments, daily payment options, and innovative financing solutions like 'PayFi' for small businesses. Through Stellar's infrastructure, PYUSD users would gain access to extensive on and off ramps, digital wallets, and local payment systems. The expansion focuses on transforming stablecoins into practical financial tools for everyday users and merchants, particularly in emerging markets.