PayPal and Stablechain Pave the Way for Widespread Stablecoin Adoption in Commerce

PayPal Ventures has provided funding to Stable, aiming to bring its stablecoin,

USD (PYUSD), onto the Stablechain blockchain. This move is a significant step in broadening the digital asset’s international presence. The partnership seeks to utilize Stablechain’s technology to deliver stablecoin transactions that are faster, more affordable, and highly scalable, featuring near-instant settlement and USDT-based gas fees to streamline cross-border payments. Stable, a blockchain platform purpose-built for stablecoin operations, handles trillions in yearly transactions and views this alliance as progress toward mainstream stablecoin commerce title1 [ 1 ].

This integration allows PYUSD to function directly on Stablechain, a blockchain tailored for stablecoin applications. By adopting

as the fee token and focusing on seamless interaction across various ecosystems, the collaboration supports PayPal’s vision of making stablecoin payments as effortless as conventional money transfers. Stable’s CTO, Sam Kazemian, pointed out that the partnership tackles infrastructure hurdles like network congestion and fragmented payment systems, ensuring dependable liquidity for users worldwide. He also mentioned that PayPal’s experience in peer-to-peer payments enhances Stablechain’s capacity for broader adoption title2 [ 2 ].

David Weber, who leads the PYUSD Ecosystem at PayPal, emphasized the project’s goal to expand PYUSD across several blockchains, unlocking new commercial applications. The company is working to embed PYUSD into daily financial services, especially in regions where dollar-backed stablecoins can improve access and reliability. This approach is in line with industry trends, as stablecoins such as Tether’s USDT and Circle’s

dominate the sector, together representing more than $270 billion in value title3 [ 3 ].

Stablechain’s infrastructure, which delivers enterprise-level throughput and near-instant finality, is a key factor in the partnership’s potential. The network is designed to minimize volatility and offer a smooth payment experience. Leveraging PayPal’s global network, Stable plans to enhance on-chain entry and exit points and enable cross-chain connectivity in upcoming releases, integrating stable-value assets into the global financial system. The company will also provide further updates as it enters what it calls a “new growth chapter” for stablecoin adoption title4 [ 4 ].

While the financial specifics of the investment remain confidential, this partnership follows Stable’s $28 million seed round in August 2025. The funding highlights Stable’s goal to become a top platform for advanced blockchain payments powered by PYUSD. Working with PayPal further strengthens Stablechain’s role as a blockchain optimized for stablecoin transactions, competing with other Layer 2 solutions in the

ecosystem title5 [ 5 ].

This development is part of PayPal’s larger plan to weave cryptocurrency into its payment offerings. Earlier this year, PayPal extended PYUSD to several blockchains through

, launching a permissionless version (PYUSD0) to boost interoperability. With a circulating supply now over $1.3 billion, PYUSD’s integration with Stablechain further expands its applications, potentially speeding up adoption in both crypto-focused and traditional business settings.