- 1. PayPal Launches ‘Pay with Crypto’ to Cut Cross-Border Fees by 90%
- 2. Binance Wallet Launches DEX Pro Mode with Advanced Trading Tools and Secure Auto Sign
- 3. Pakistan Furthers Crypto Adoption with CBDC Pilot and Financial Integration Plans
- 4. Ripple Eyes Institutional Growth with Tokenization Launch
- 5. Conclusion
This week, crypto adoption surged on multiple fronts. Major players like PayPal and Binance rolled out new tools to streamline global payments and DeFi trading. Meanwhile, Pakistan advanced its national crypto strategy with plans for financial integration and a CBDC pilot. Ripple moved closer to institutional tokenization. Here’s a roundup of the week’s top developments shaping the future of digital finance.
PayPal Launches ‘Pay with Crypto’ to Cut Cross-Border Fees by 90%
This week, PayPal introduced a new service ‘Pay with Crypto’ to enable U.S. merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies. These payments will be entertained with instant conversion to stablecoins or fiat. The offering aims to reduce international transaction costs by up to 90%, charging a low 0.99% fee. Merchants will be able to receive payments from wallets like MetaMask, Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken, tapping into a global crypto user base of over 650 million. The service also supports PayPal’s $PYUSD stablecoin.
Designed to simplify global payments, Pay with Crypto improves cash flow with near-instant settlements and streamlines payouts to international vendors and freelancers. The move aligns with PayPal’s broader strategy of integrating fiat, stablecoin, and crypto into one universal payment ecosystem. The service will roll out to more U.S. merchants in the coming weeks, as PayPal continues pushing for open, low-cost cross-border commerce.
Binance Wallet Launches DEX Pro Mode with Advanced Trading Tools and Secure Auto Sign
In another front line move this week, Binance Wallet introduced DEX Pro Mode, a new feature designed for advanced DeFi traders seeking centralized exchange-like ease with self-custodial control. The upgrade brings limit orders, real-time token data, and Secure Auto Sign, a hardware-based system that executes trades automatically while keeping private keys secure.
Traders can now place multiple limit orders without locking funds or paying gas upfront. Funds remain accessible until execution, and gas is only charged when a trade completes, eliminating typical DEX limitations. The interface integrates token stats like market cap, liquidity, and holder data directly into the trading screen, enabling informed decisions without switching tabs.
Pakistan Furthers Crypto Adoption with CBDC Pilot and Financial Integration Plans
Pakistan is taking bold steps toward crypto adoption by planning to integrate digital assets into banking, gold trading, and forex operations. The move signals a shift toward mainstream acceptance of Web3 technologies. Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain, stated that Pakistan is preparing for a future of financial sovereignty through secure and transparent digital currencies. The country aims to license financial institutions to legally offer crypto services.
Supporting this shift, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmed confirmed the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot alongside the development of a regulatory framework for virtual assets. The initiative is a joint effort between the SBP, the Financial Division, and the PCC to enable safe, legal crypto adoption despite market volatility.
Ripple Eyes Institutional Growth with Tokenization Launch
Ripple confirmed rising institutional adoption of XRP this week ahead of the launch of its institutional tokenization program. The initiative will allow real-world assets to be tokenized on the XRP Ledger, a move expected to deepen XRP’s role in traditional finance. To support this push, Ripple acquired prime brokerage firm Hidden Road to better connect hedge funds and trading desks to digital assets.
Despite the positive momentum, XRP fell 5.81% over the past 24 hours to $2.83, with daily trading volume dropping 5.66% to $168 billion. XRP remains the third-largest crypto by market cap at $168.43 billion, with 59.23 billion tokens in circulation.
Conclusion
This week’s developments signal a pivotal shift in how crypto is being integrated into everyday finance and institutional systems. With PayPal streamlining cross-border crypto payments, Binance enhancing DeFi usability, Pakistan advancing regulatory clarity, and Ripple gearing up for institutional tokenization, the industry is clearly evolving beyond speculation. These moves reflect a growing trend toward real-world application and mainstream adoption setting the tone for a more mature, utility-driven crypto ecosystem in the months and years ahead.
