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Cryptocurrencies are expected to see a significant increase in demand as businesses widely adopt them. The pathway to this growth lies in facilitating cryptocurrency acceptance for enterprises. PayPal is now taking steps in this direction. The payment application is projected to surpass 200 million active users by the end of 2023, positioning itself among the largest FinTech companies in the world.
PayPal and Cryptocurrencies for Businesses
With a 14% market share in all digital transactions in the U.S., every move by PayPal regarding cryptocurrencies holds significant weight. The platform, which surpassed a payment volume of $2 trillion in 2021, has long maintained a positive approach towards and integration of cryptocurrencies. It has now opened up its services to businesses.
Although this feature will initially not be available in New York State, it represents a substantial advantage for millions of businesses. Jose Fernandez, Senior Vice President responsible for Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currency at PayPal, stated:
“Since we launched the ability for PayPal and Venmo consumers to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies, we’ve learned a lot about how they want to use them. Business owners are increasingly expressing their desire for the same cryptocurrency features offered to consumers. We are excited to provide this new capability that allows for seamless interaction with digital currencies.”
