Global #stablecoins.

In a significant advancement for digital currencies, PayPal has completed its first business payment using its proprietary stablecoin, PYUSD. This landmark transaction, reported by Paige Smith for Bloomberg News, took place on September 23, 2024, and involved an invoice sent to Ernst & Young LLP.

On October 3, 2024, Visa announced the launch of its Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a groundbreaking service designed to facilitate the issuance and management of fiat-backed tokens.

As of September, CoinGecko reports that the cryptocurrency ecosystem is significantly influenced by stablecoins, with Ethereum managing approximately $84.6 billion, representing 49.1% of the overall stablecoin supply.

Tron has recently announced significant financial results for the third quarter, showcasing a remarkable 43% growth from the previous quarter and an impressive total revenue of $1.66 billion over the past year.

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has announced that it will close all customer accounts in Canada effective December 31, 2024. This decision was communicated to Canadian users via email on September 30, giving them a 90-day window to withdraw their assets from the platform.

The stablecoin market is rapidly evolving, currently valued at over $155 billion with major players like Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC leading the charge. Recent reports suggest that Robinhood, a popular crypto-friendly stock trading platform, is exploring the launch of its own stablecoin as part of its broader cryptocurrency offerings.