Stablecoins started as a way to keep dollar value on-chain. Now they power trading, DeFi, payments, settlement, and cross-border transfers. Same idea. Much bigger role. Here’s how stablecoins work 👇

Mt. Gox rose with Bitcoin, then became one of the industry’s defining collapses. What happened, what followed, and where do creditor repayments stand today? Read the full story 👇

Today, we reported third quarter results with strong performance across our key growth areas and continued stability in branded checkout. Across the business we’re advancing our strategy by diversifying into financial services, deepening engagement on Venmo, and building momentum with Braintree, while continuing to deliver value for our customers. Thank you to the PayPal team for the work you do to serve our customers and move PayPal forward. Read more:

Bitcoin’s halving happens on schedule. Price doesn’t. Past cycles lined up closely with the 4-year halving rhythm, but the current cycle has already broken old patterns. So is Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle still intact? Here’s the breakdown 👇