16 Oct 2025 | 3 Mins Read
PayPal's crypto partner mints $300 trillion in stablecoins by mistake
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Paxos mistakenly minted $300 trillion of PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin due to a technical error, later burning the excess. There was no security breach, and customer funds are safe, according to Paxos. This mistake highlights the dollar peg, not intrinsically tied to minting, but guaranteed by PayPal and third-party attestation.