PayPal has announced a partnership with Anchorage Digital to promote its stablecoin PYUSD, which has struggled to gain traction since its launch in August 2023, with a market cap under $1 billion compared to industry leader Tether's $117 billion. This collaboration aims to incentivize accredited investors to hold PYUSD by offering rewards, despite ongoing regulatory uncertainties surrounding stablecoin interest payments. Anchorage Digital, the only U.S. crypto firm with a federal bank charter, claims that the rewards do not constitute a securities offering, thus avoiding U.S. regulatory oversight. The program is designed to navigate the complex regulatory landscape, with payouts managed by a Cayman Islands entity. PayPal's entry into the stablecoin market signifies a significant move for traditional finance into the digital asset space, as the company seeks to expand its crypto offerings amid a competitive environment. Despite the challenges, both PayPal and Anchorage express optimism about increasing stablecoin adoption through this initiative.