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Moreover, LayerZero's partnership with Paxos Labs to launch USDG0 is seen as an instrumental move to broaden the reach of the Global Dollar across DeFi. Furthermore, PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin has expanded to multiple blockchains via LayerZero, underlining its role in boosting cross-chain transactions.

LayerZero underwent a token buyback, reacquiring 5% of the ZRO Token supply from early investors. This move has been met with some controversy, especially from Stargate token holders who criticised LayerZero's $138 million buyout offer. Despite the backlash, LayerZero proceeded to propose a $110 million acquisition of the Stargate bridge as the STG token faced challenges.

LayerZero has also been the subject of acquisition, with global private equity firm, Advent, acquiring LayerZero Power Systems for $1 billion. The integration of LayerZero by Fireblocks promises unmatched security and connectivity of stablecoins, while Dinari's integration provides cross-chain access to tokenized U.S. equities.

PayPal is utilizing LayerZero's potential further by expanding its $1.3 billion stablecoin to 9 new blockchains. Meanwhile, LayerZero's bid for Stargate has hiked up to $110 million, but competition from Wormhole Foundation and other counterparts poses a challenge to their bid. Regardless, LayerZero's successes, including partnering with Advent and enabling BTC transfers across 11 major blockchains through Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB, depict its steady growth.

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