“Any digital representation of value that can be digitally traded, transferred, or used for payment, including, but not limited to, crypto currencies, virtual in-game currencies, or non-fungible tokens.”
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The broad, non-exhaustive definition means a wide range of digital assets beyond Bitcoin or Ethereum—including NFTs and in-game currencies—fall within this policy category.
Interpretive note: The excerpt provides only a definition. The pre-approval requirement referenced in the clause name is not present in the quoted language and has not been claimed.
If you transact in any digital asset that can be traded, transferred, or used for payment, PayPal treats that activity as falling within this defined category, regardless of whether your specific asset is named.
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"Any digital representation of value that can be digitally traded, transferred, or used for payment, including, but not limited to, crypto currencies, virtual in-game currencies, or non-fungible tokens.Excerpt from PayPal's Acceptable Use Policy
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The broad, non-exhaustive definition means a wide range of digital assets beyond Bitcoin or Ethereum—including NFTs and in-game currencies—fall within this policy category.
If you transact in any digital asset that can be traded, transferred, or used for payment, PayPal treats that activity as falling within this defined category, regardless of whether your specific asset is named.
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