Paxos
Regulated trust company that issues stablecoins and provides crypto brokerage and custody for businesses.
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Paxos key facts
| Category | Crypto infrastructure for businesses |
|---|---|
| Platforms | API |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Launched | 2015, first NYDFS limited purpose trust charter for digital assets |
| Company | Paxos Trust Company, N.A., under OCC oversight since 2025 |
What is Paxos?
Paxos is a regulated blockchain infrastructure company that issues stablecoins and tokenized gold and powers crypto brokerage and custody for other businesses. It issues PayPal USD (PYUSD), Global Dollar (USDG) and Pax Gold (PAXG). It received the first NYDFS limited purpose trust charter for digital assets in 2015; since 2025 Paxos Trust Company, N.A. is under OCC oversight.
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Paxos pros and cons
- First NYDFS trust charter for digital assets, in 2015
- Issuer of PYUSD for PayPal
- Licensed as a major payments institution in Singapore
- Business-only; no retail accounts
- Pricing is not published
- End users reach it only through partner platforms
Paxos FAQ
What is Paxos?
Paxos is a regulated blockchain infrastructure company that issues stablecoins and tokenized gold and powers crypto brokerage and custody for other businesses. It issues PayPal USD (PYUSD), Global Dollar (USDG) and Pax Gold (PAXG). It received the first NYDFS limited purpose trust charter for digital assets in 2015; since 2025 Paxos Trust Company, N.A. is under OCC oversight.
Does Paxos hold my funds?
Yes. Paxos is custodial: it holds the keys to your balance.
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Sources: Paxos: official site, Paxos: Homepage. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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