PayPal Rolls Out “Pay with Crypto” – Over 100 Cryptos Now Supported (And No, It’s Not a Joke)

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Well, well, well, look who’s joining the crypto party! PayPal, the fintech behemoth that probably knows more about your spending habits than your closest friend, is now letting merchants *finally* accept payments in cryptocurrency. Yes, you heard that right, over 100 of them!

  • PayPal’s shiny new “Pay with Crypto” feature is here to make your online shopping experience even more exciting.
  • Top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins Tether (USDT) and USDC are supported—because why not add a sprinkle of chaos to your transactions?
  • Starting soon, U.S. merchants will be the first ones to bask in the glory of this new feature.

In its infinite wisdom, PayPal has decreed that the “Pay with Crypto” solution will bring the world of cryptocurrencies to the masses—because, who doesn’t want to spend their hard-earned crypto on that $20 hoodie you’ve been eyeing?

The launch begins for U.S. merchants, with plans to roll out near-instant settlement for international transactions. That means, if you ever thought cross-border payments were a slow-moving, expensive nightmare, well, PayPal might just save you a trip to the bank and 90% of your transaction fees. How generous!

Which Cryptos Does “Pay with Crypto” Support? (As If You Didn’t Already Know)

In their infinite generosity, PayPal is connecting merchants to the nearly $4 trillion crypto market, with support for more than 100 cryptocurrencies—including the classics: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). Don’t worry, even stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USDC are in the mix, because who doesn’t love a good stablecoin to balance things out?

Merchants will also have the luxury of accepting these digital treasures, which is probably what every entrepreneur was dreaming of in the middle of a sleepless night.

“Businesses of all sizes face incredible pressure when growing globally, from increased costs for accepting international payments to complex integrations. Today, we’re removing these barriers and helping every business of every size achieve their goals,” said Alex Chriss, president and chief executive officer at PayPal. Clearly, he’s not sleeping either.

Integration with Coinbase, MetaMask: Because Why Not?

Let’s make this even more fun, shall we? PayPal’s “Pay with Crypto” will support crypto giants like Coinbase, OKX, Binance, and Kraken. These are the platforms you probably already check every five minutes. But wait—there’s more! It also connects with wallets like Phantom, MetaMask, and Exodus. Merchants will now have the *incredible* opportunity to reach over 650 million cryptocurrency users. If that doesn’t scream ‘expanding revenue,’ what does?

“Imagine a shopper in Guatemala buying a special gift from a merchant in Oklahoma City. Using PayPal’s open platform, the business can accept crypto for payments, increase their profit margins, pay lower transaction fees, get near-instant access to proceeds, and grow funds stored as PYUSD at 4% when held on PayPal,” Chriss added. Yes, that’s exactly how things work. You’re welcome.

PayPal’s latest crypto venture is part of the growing revolution around cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins. The company recently partnered with Fiserv to bring stablecoin payments to businesses everywhere, making it feel less like an abstract idea and more like your reality (with a touch of existential confusion). Oh, and there’s also their partnership with Venmo and other digital wallets to launch PayPal Word. Who knew the world of payments could be this… connected?

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2025-07-28 18:37