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After recently securing a license from Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), a European Union (EU) regulatory framework governing crypto assets in the region, OKX announced the integration of PayPal as a payment method on its platform.
Consequently, U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin $USDG is now also integrated into OKX after the crypto exchange joined the Global Dollar Network, an open initiative to promote stablecoin adoption globally.
OKX’s PayPal Integration
Seen as making crypto access and payments more accessible to customers across Europe, the integration allows OKX customers across the European Economic Area (EEA) to fund crypto purchases on the crypto exchange directly using any available funding source supported by PayPal. This includes PayPal Balance, linked bank account, debit card, or credit card.
However, it should be noted that the integration is only limited to the EU and is not offered to OKX customers residing outside EEA.
“The PayPal integration builds on OKX’s recent MiCA license registration in Europe, which laid the foundation for deepening its presence in key markets across the continent. Today’s announcement is part of a broader initiative and underscores our commitment to providing regulated, localized services to customers in the region.”
OKX
There will also be a limited-time campaign line with the integration, where all fees on crypto purchases and deposits made through PayPal are waived for a month. This campaign, according to OKX, is available to users based in EEA.
“It is our way of showing appreciation for the European community and making crypto onboarding as seamless as possible.
This collaboration aligns with our broader strategy to localize our product experience and respond to strong user demand for convenient, trusted payment options. As one of Europe’s most recognized digital payment brands, PayPal makes crypto access on our platform faster, easier, and more intuitive.”
OKX
OKX’s $USDG Integration
OKX’s $USDG integration includes the crypto exchange as one of the more than 30 “core partners” of Global Dollar Network. Known partners of the initiative include Worldpay, Kraken, Anchorage Digital, Paxos, and Robinhood.
Issued by regulated blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos, $USDG can now be accessed by the 60 million customers across 180 countries within the OKX ecosystem, according to the crypto exchange.
This means that OKX users can convert $USDG to U.S. dollars in 1:1 ratio at the crypto exchange, which, as explained by OKX, is helpful for cross-border payments, everyday spending, trading, and decentralized finance participation.
“Joining this network is more than just a technical integration and a strategic step toward our broader mission to empower people everywhere with the tools they need to take control of their financial future. We’re proud to align with partners who share our commitment to responsible innovation and expanding access to financial tools worldwide.
At OKX, we’ve always believed that access, transparency, and freedom are the cornerstones of the future financial system. “
OKX
Furthermore, the crypto exchange pledged that it will continue introducing new features and integrations across the platform. This is seen to bring real world utility and financial freedom to more people, OKX emphasized.
“We see stablecoins like USDG as foundational infrastructure for a more inclusive global economy where money can move as freely and efficiently as the internet. By expanding access to USDG, we’re making it easier for our customers to interact with digital dollars in both centralized and decentralized environments.”
OKX
2025 OKX News
Just in June, OKX introduced the OKX Wallet standalone application, a noncustodial wallet with a built-in DEX as its key feature. Previously, OKX Wallet was available only as a feature within the primary OKX app.
Meanwhile, OKX launched OKX Pay in April, a self-custody crypto payment app embedded within its main platform, which aims to simplify crypto transactions and mainstream adoption of stablecoin-based payments.
Also in April, OKX and multinational bank Standard Chartered launched a joint collateral mirroring program, which allows their clients to utilize crypto and tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral for trading.
Also in April, OKX and multinational bank Standard Chartered launched a joint collateral mirroring program, which allows their clients to utilize crypto and tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral for trading.
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