Paxos
Founded Year
2012Stage
Corporate Minority | AliveTotal Raised
$535.25MMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
-11 points in the past 30 days
About Paxos
Paxos is a regulated blockchain infrastructure and tokenization platform within the financial services sector. The company offers products including stablecoin issuance, crypto brokerage, and digital asset trading. Paxos primarily serves enterprises looking to tokenize, custody, and trade assets. It was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York.
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ESPs containing Paxos
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The yield-bearing stablecoin issuers market includes companies that create and issue stablecoins with built-in yield mechanisms that automatically generate returns for holders without requiring external staking or farming. These issuers embed yield-generation directly into their stablecoin architecture through treasury-backed yields, algorithmic distribution systems, automated DeFi strategy deploy…
Paxos named as Leader among 15 other companies, including Bridge, Ethena, and Maple Finance.
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Research containing Paxos
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Paxos in 5 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Nov 3, 2025.
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Expert Collections containing Paxos
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Paxos Patents
Paxos has filed 4 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- battery electric cars
- electrical engineering
- energy conversion
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2/25/2022 | 8/15/2023 | Mains power connectors, Battery electric cars, Valves, Electrical engineering, Fluid dynamics | Grant |
Application Date | 2/25/2022 |
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Grant Date | 8/15/2023 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Mains power connectors, Battery electric cars, Valves, Electrical engineering, Fluid dynamics |
Status | Grant |
Latest Paxos News
Nov 3, 2025
But the more finance becomes digital, the more we see how much it still depends on human oversight and robust infrastructure. Recent events, like Paxos accidentally minting $300 trillion in stablecoin, have shown how a small technical mistake can cause a major problem. These moments remind the industry that the systems running digital money must be built with the same care and discipline as traditional finance. Jonathan Hewerdine, Head of Operations at D24 Fintech , believes digital assets can only thrive if they're supported by strong control frameworks and the right technology. Hewerdine said: “Digital finance has brought speed and transparency, but that doesn't replace the need for checks and balances. Whether it's a tokenized system or a fiat-backed one, every transaction should have clear verification steps and tools to detect mistakes. Without that, trust disappears fast. “In traditional finance, there are layers of review that catch small errors before they grow. In digital systems, the same protection must come from automated checks and monitoring tools. These tools are part of a system that needs to be built in from the start, not added later. They make sure mistakes are caught quickly and don't impact users.” Four core ways to help strengthen trust in digital finance include: Governance comes before growth. Transparency should be designed into the system. Real-time visibility is essential. Regulators and developers need to stay aligned. Hewerdine continued: “Innovation is only useful if it's stable. People trust systems that work every time. The fintech sector has a duty to make sure that reliability comes before experimentation. “As digital assets continue to grow, the industry will face more moments where trust is tested. Mistakes, small or large, can ripple quickly across markets. The companies and systems that succeed will be the ones that combine governance with the right technology, building reliability into every layer,” concluded Hewerdine.
Paxos Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Paxos founded?
Paxos was founded in 2012.
Where is Paxos's headquarters?
Paxos's headquarters is located at 450 Lexington Avenue, New York.
What is Paxos's latest funding round?
Paxos's latest funding round is Corporate Minority.
How much did Paxos raise?
Paxos raised a total of $535.25M.
Who are the investors of Paxos?
Investors of Paxos include Mercado Libre Fund, Liberty City Ventures, Senator Investment Group, Declaration Partners, Mithril Capital Management and 23 more.
Who are Paxos's competitors?
Competitors of Paxos include Zero Hash, Bosonic, Blockstream, Tassat, STACS and 7 more.
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