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PayPal discloses SEC subpoena tied to stablecoin
PayPal has received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its U.S. dollar stablecoin, marking the first major financial technology firm targeted by U.S. authorities in the stablecoin space.
Despite the subpoena, PayPal reported strong third-quarter results, and its CEO confirmed the company's commitment to improving its bottom line through cost-cutting measures and efficiency improvements. The announcement led to a surge in PayPal's shares in pre-market trading.
While concerns may arise within the U.S. stablecoin industry, stablecoin development continues in other parts of the world, with Hong Kong and the European Union actively working on regulatory frameworks for stablecoins.