PayPal Expands Pay With Crypto to ~100 Coins, But Pi Network (PI) Remains Unconfirmed
PayPal has quietly expanded its Pay With Crypto developer platform to support roughly 100 cryptocurrencies, according to documentation updated on August 11. The move has sparked speculation across crypto communities, particularly among Pi Network supporters, after social media posts claimed the mobile-mined token had been added. However, PayPal’s official documentation currently lists only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and PayPal USD among the supported assets — and does not specifically confirm Pi Network (PI).
The distinction matters. PayPal’s Pay With Crypto service, first rolled out to U.S. merchants in 2021, allows verified businesses to accept payments in supported digital assets. When a customer pays, PayPal converts the crypto into fiat currency and settles the merchant in U.S. dollars, insulating businesses from price volatility. The service has gradually expanded its supported asset list, but the company has not published a complete, current roster of all 100 coins.
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What the Documentation Actually Says
The August 11 update to PayPal’s developer documentation refers to “around 100 cryptocurrencies” as part of the Pay With Crypto program. Yet the visible documentation pages list only a handful of assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and PayPal’s own stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). This discrepancy has led to confusion, with some outlets and social media accounts prematurely declaring that Pi Network had been onboarded.
Pi Network, which launched its mainnet in February 2025, has a large user base but remains a controversial project in the crypto industry. Its token, PI, is not listed on major centralized exchanges like Coinbase or Binance, and its utility is still largely confined to its own ecosystem. The network has faced criticism over its mobile-mining model and the lack of a clear path to widespread exchange listings.
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As of August 19, 2026, PayPal has not issued a statement confirming PI support. The company’s official list of supported cryptocurrencies remains limited to the assets shown in its public documentation.
Why This Matters for Merchants and PI Holders
For merchants, the expansion to 100 coins would represent a meaningful broadening of payment options, potentially attracting crypto-holding customers who previously had to convert their assets before shopping. For Pi Network holders, a PayPal listing would be a major legitimacy boost — but the lack of official confirmation means any celebration is premature.
The situation mirrors past instances where crypto projects were rumored to be added to PayPal’s platform, only for the speculation to fizzle out. In 2023, for example, PayPal added several ERC-20 tokens to its supported list, but the rollout was gradual and not accompanied by a public announcement.
Pi Network’s own roadmap has focused on building its ecosystem and increasing real-world utility. The project has partnered with various merchants and platforms to accept PI payments, but a PayPal integration would be a different scale entirely.
What to Watch Next
PayPal has not announced a timeline for publishing the full list of supported cryptocurrencies. The company’s developer documentation is updated periodically, and merchants can check the official pages for the most current information.
For now, the only confirmed facts are these: PayPal’s Pay With Crypto platform supports approximately 100 cryptocurrencies, and Pi Network is not among the assets explicitly listed. Until PayPal or the Pi Network team issues an official statement, claims of a PayPal-Pi integration should be treated with caution.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile and uncertain. Always conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.
