- PayPal sent a communication to customers in the UK yesterday informing them that they will pause crypto purchases on its platform for at least three months from October 1.
- They said that the pause is due to new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and will last until early 2024.
- Customers can still hold or sell their existing crypto on PayPal during this time.
- PayPal plans to add new steps to the buying process to meet regulatory requirements.
- The FCA and Advertising Standards Authority will introduce measures on October 8, including clear risk warnings for crypto and a 24-hour cooling-off period for new customers.
- Just last week, PayPal announced the launch own USD-backed stablecoin – PayPal USD (PYUSD).