Avalanche integrates with Paxos, expanding institutional access to AVAX

AVAX: AVAX is the native token of the Avalanche blockchain, serving functions in fees, staking, and governance. Recent focus at the Avalanche Summit 2026 included outlines of a tokenomics framework aimed at capturing value from on-chain activity. Its availability via Paxos expands regulated institutional pathways for holding and using the token. USDC: USDC is a regulated US dollar-pegged stablecoin with native issuance and support on the Avalanche network. The Paxos integration facilitates greater institutional and payment provider access to Avalanche-native USDC for building products and moving value on-chain. Paxos: Paxos is a leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform providing custody, brokerage, and settlement solutions to institutions worldwide. It issues compliant stablecoins and tokenized assets under oversight from regulators including the OCC. The integration makes Avalanche and its assets available across Paxos' platform, expanding options for financial institutions and payment providers to build products on the network. Avalanche: Avalanche is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain focused on decentralized applications, tokenization, and institutional payments infrastructure. It has partnered with multiple financial entities through initiatives like the Payments Collective to support cross-border and settlement use cases. The Paxos integration brings Avalanche live on a regulated platform, increasing institutional access to AVAX and Avalanche-native USDC. Institutional Access: Paxos integration broadens regulated channels for financial institutions to engage with Avalanche-based assets and stablecoins. Tokenization Support: The development enables more ways for payment providers to build and settle products using Avalanche infrastructure. Payments Infrastructure: Avalanche continues expanding its role in institutional payments through partnerships that align with Paxos' global platform.