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PayPal and Venmo enable digital asset purchases and swaps

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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PayPal began allowing users to buy digital assets through its platform on October 19, 2026. Subsequently, Venmo, a mobile payment service owned by PayPal, enabled users to purchase digital assets and swap Bitcoin for Ethereum on October 22, 2026. Separately, the IRS treats cryptocurrencies as property, meaning taxes are generally not due until assets are sold or otherwise disposed of.

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Why it matters

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PayPal's expansion into digital asset purchasing increases retail accessibility to assets like Bitcoin. The IRS guidance clarifies that swapping Bitcoin for Ethereum counts as a sale, which is a taxable event. This integration increases competition in the digital payments and trading sector.

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Who's involved

  • PayPalProvides financial services enabling users to buy and interact with digital assets.
  • VenmoMobile payment service owned by PayPal that facilitates digital asset purchases and swaps.
  • BitcoinThe digital cash system and currency that users can purchase and swap.
  • EthereumThe public blockchain platform that users can swap Bitcoin for.

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How it developed

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  1. Venmo facilitates digital asset purchases, and users can swap Bitcoin for Ethereum via the platforms.1 source
  2. PayPal allows users to buy digital assets directly through its platform.1 source

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