Aptos Labs announced on September 18 that PayPal’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, will now be supported on the Aptos blockchain in the form of PYUSD0, a multi-chain version enabled through LayerZero and Stargate cross-chain technology.
.@Aptos is the Move-chain Launch Partner for @PayPal's PYUSD0
PYUSD reliability meets Aptos ultra low-cost, high-speed rails for real-world payments—at scale.
Aptos $70B monthly stables volume is just the start.
PYUSD0 via @LayerZero_Core & @StargateFinance unlocks what's next. pic.twitter.com/dAgIcYgU7X— Aptos Labs (@AptosLabs) September 18, 2025
The Aptos blockchain, known for its high throughput and ultra-low fees, already facilitates over $70 billion in monthly stablecoin transactions. The integration will allow PYUSD0 to be used seamlessly on Aptos for payments, decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, and global transactions.
Why This Partnership Matters
Launched in August 2023 on Ethereum, PYUSD has since expanded to Solana and Arbitrum. The Aptos integration leverages LayerZero’s omnichain framework, enabling cross-chain transfers of PYUSD0 across Ethereum, Solana, Aptos, and beyond.
Aptos Labs emphasized in its statement that combining PayPal’s regulatory-compliant stablecoin with Aptos’ sub-penny fees and instant processing could unlock real-world payments at scale, moving beyond speculative trading.
Market Impact for APT
Following the announcement, Aptos’ native token APT surged 7% in 24 hours to reach $4.72, with trading volume soaring 98% to $444.2 million. Analysts see this as a sign of growing institutional confidence in Aptos as a stablecoin settlement layer.
The move also marks a strategic shift for PayPal toward DeFi adoption. Developers will be able to integrate PYUSD into applications without relying on banks, expanding its accessibility for cross-border payments, commerce, and on-chain financial products.
APTOS’s Competitive Landscape
Aptos isn’t alone in chasing stablecoin adoption. Avalanche, who has recently partnered with Toyota Blockchain Lab, has also announced PYUSD0 support via LayerZero, signaling intensifying competition among blockchain networks to host major stablecoins.
Aptos’ near-zero fees and settlement finality within seconds make it well-positioned to challenge traditional banking rails for global remittances and digital payments.
This partnership could mark the beginning of a multi-chain stablecoin era, with Aptos aiming to establish itself as a leader in real-world blockchain-based payments.
