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PayPal’s PYUSD Tops $1 Billion After Spark DeFi Integration

The integration adds PYUSD to SparkLend backed by an $8 billion reserve to provide predictable on-chain liquidity.

Overview

  • PayPal and Spark unveiled the partnership on Sept. 25 with a target to lift PYUSD deposits from roughly $100 million to $1 billion.
  • PYUSD is now live on SparkLend, where users can supply and borrow the token with liquidity supported by Spark’s stablecoin reserve.
  • Spark says its $8 billion reserve is designed to scale stablecoin lending without relying on traditional market‑maker incentives.
  • PYUSD, a dollar‑pegged token issued by Paxos, ranks ninth among stablecoins by market value, according to the latest reports.
  • Stablecoin activity has accelerated, with global supply reported at $263 billion and daily volumes above $100 billion.