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Figure Markets

Figure Markets

Figure Markets is a U.S.-based crypto platform focused on earning yield through real-world assets (RWAs) rather than traditional DeFi strategies. The ...

PayPal

PayPal

PayPal is one of the first major U.S. fintech companies to launch its own regulated stablecoin, PYUSD, issued by Paxos and fully backed by U.S. dollar...

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General

Platform
Figure Markets logo
PayPal logo
Founded
Figure Markets 2018
PayPal 1998
Headquarters
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
PayPal San Jose, CA
Availability
Figure Markets Worldwide
PayPal Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
PayPal $10 bonus
Token
Figure Markets YLDS
PayPal PYUSD
Compounding
Figure Markets Yes
PayPal No
Payouts
Figure Markets Monthly
PayPal
Fees
Figure Markets
PayPal
Lockup
Figure Markets
PayPal None
Maker Fee
Figure Markets
PayPal
Taker Fee
Figure Markets
PayPal

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Figure Markets
PayPal
BTC Max
Figure Markets
PayPal
ETH Rate
Figure Markets 1%
PayPal
ETH Max
Figure Markets
PayPal
Stablecoin Rate
Figure Markets 3.85%
PayPal 4%

Figure Markets

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Pros

  • First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin (YLDS)
  • Regulated and transparent

Cons

  • Product is more complicated (i.e. a direct marketplace)

Pros

  • Integrated with existing PayPal account
  • Mainstream-friendly onboarding

Cons

  • PYUSD only
  • Lower rates than dedicated crypto platforms