Tagged: paypal

July 16, 2026 @ 6:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) took a nice bounce this week following the news that Stripe and Advent are working on a deal to acquire the global payments firm. In the past week, PayPal shares moved up by over 25%, suggesting that markets see a deal… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 12:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stripe is partnering with Advent to acquire PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), according to multiple reports. The deal could value PayPal at around $53 billion, with some observers anticipating a higher price. If Stripe acquires PayPal, it could extend its reach into payments/transfers/financial services for both businesses and… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) may be in play, as indicated by a report claiming that Stripe and Advent have joined to acquire the firm. Reuters claims that the deal would be at $60.50 a share, or $53 billion. A meeting between the parties is apparently scheduled for… Read More

July 6, 2026 @ 5:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from Onbe and NRG illustrates how consumer preferences for how they receive corporate payouts have changed in the digital age. 2026 Payouts Landscape: How mobile-first behavior is rewiring consumer expectations for corporate payouts is available here. Roughly 89% of consumers prefer digital… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced a major enhancement to its payments ecosystem by incorporating more than 30 additional local payment methods through its ongoing collaboration with PPRO, a specialist in local payments infrastructure. The update equips merchants with tools to better accommodate international customers who prefer… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has now reportedly begun the process of closing its long-standing venture capital division as part of a wider effort to streamline operations and refocus on core business priorities. The decision reflects the fintech giant’s push to adapt to intensifying rivalry in digital payments… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 6:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) like other Fintech companies in this challenging environment is navigating a strategy of workforce optimization and artificial intelligence integration with key players like Anthropic. This approach aims to enhance operational efficiency while addressing competitive pressures in a digital-first economy. Recent developments highlight how… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 11:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is preparing one of the largest workforce reductions in its history. According to a person familiar with the matter, the payments giant plans to cut around 20% of its global workforce over the next two to three years. With roughly 23,800… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) delivered a fairly resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, posting revenue of $8.35 billion—a 7% year-over-year increase on a reported basis and 5% on a currency-neutral footing. The figure topped Wall Street expectations by roughly 3%. Total payment volume (TPV) climbed 11% to… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 8:55 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed an investigation into US-based tech and payment firms PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), Visa NYSE:V(), and Mastercard (NYSE:MA). The investigation has been launched due to allegations of anti-competitive behavior under the Competition Act of 1998. More specifically, it concerns the… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 12:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is under indictment by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The indictment followed the convening of a grand jury, an independent group of citizens, who determined there was probable cause to pursue the charges. In an announcement yesterday, the… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumers are increasingly bypassing the PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) option at checkout, creating a pressing challenge for one of California’s most prominent fintech companies. Once hailed as the innovator that made online payments seamless and secure, PayPal now finds itself losing ground in a crowded digital wallet… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 10:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PayPal Holdings, (NASDAQ: PYPL) has added Alyssa Henry, former CEO of Block’s Square business, to its board of directors. The company also announced that Gail J. McGovern, who has served on the board since 2015, will not stand for re-election at PayPal’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to safeguard consumers’ access to financial services, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has dispatched formal warning letters to the chief executives of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Stripe, Visa (NYSE: V), and Mastercard (NYSE: MA). Issued on March 26, 2026, the notices highlight growing worries over reports that these… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has unveiled a significant expansion of its dollar-backed stablecoin, introducing PayPal USD (PYUSD) to users across 70 international markets. Revealed on March 17, 2026, this development allows millions of consumers and merchants to integrate the regulated digital asset seamlessly into their PayPal accounts,… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 10:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Web3 had plenty to say about stablecoins, legislation, crypto and their intersection this week. Read below to find out more. Bitcoin “This is indeed notable. In prior geopolitical shocks, BTC could register 5-10% drawdowns, so this time is at the high end of the… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 1:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, MoonPay and M0 introduced PYUSDx, which enables the creation of application-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD). PYUSDx is designed to help builders launch and scale application-specific stablecoins while significantly lowering the technical and operational overhead to get started. The market is moving… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 3:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) jumped in late-day trading after a report that Stripe, a private firm, was considering buying all or part of the payments firm. According to a Bloomberg report, individuals familiar with the discussions said the negotiations are in a late stage,… Read More

February 7, 2026 @ 8:50 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PayPal has appointed Enrique Lores as president and CEO, effective March 1. Lores, who has served on the PayPal board for nearly five years and as chair since July 2024, succeeds Alex Chriss. CFOO Jamie Miller will serve as interim CEO until Lores assumes the… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 9:47 am By Michael Wong  |  

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL)said it has agreed to acquire Cymbio, a multi-channel commerce orchestration platform, as the payments giant steps up its push into AI-powered and agentic commerce. The deal will strengthen PayPal’s ability to help merchants sell products across so-called agentic surfaces, including AI platforms… Read More