Bank of America: PayPal's Stablecoin PYUSD Faces Limited Adoption
The launch of PayPal’s (PYPL) stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) will drive payments efficiencies and an improved customer experience, but according to a report by the Bank of America (BoA), PayPal’s new stablecoin, PYUSD, is unlikely to see a lot of adoption in the near term, citing tougher competition and various headwinds.
Bank of America acknowledged that the payments giant’s entry into the stablecoin arena could potentially boost the adoption of digital tokens for payments, especially. However, the PayPal 's new stablecoinknown as PYUSDhas the potential to facilitate payments, but it must overcome several headwinds before it takes off. Moreover, in the long run, significant challenges remain.
The US banking sector is on the verge of a major shift as Bank of America (BofA) CEO Brian Moynihan revealed that the institution is poised to enter the stablecoin market. Notably, Bank of America’s CEO hinted at a possible stablecoin launch back in late February. Now, this latest initiative reflects a broader shift within the banking landscape.
A new report by the Bank of America suggests that PayPal’s new stablecoin, PYUSD will not record the projected adoption in the near term.