SEC Drops PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Probe With No Action
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its investigation into PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, without enforcement action. The agency notified PayPal of the decision in a regulatory filing dated April 29, ending a probe that began with an SEC subpoena in November 2023.
This resolution removes a key regulatory overhang for PayPal’s cryptocurrency ambitions. The payment giant’s foray into stablecoins now faces clearer regulatory waters, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption of blockchain-based dollar equivalents.