Stripe, valued at $159B, expresses interest in acquiring PayPal at $44B market cap. What the potential fintech megadeal means for payments.

Stripe Explores Acquisition of PayPal: A $200 Billion Fintech Earthquake?

Stripe's valuation soars 74% to $159B as payment volume hits $1.9T. AI commerce and stablecoin bets pay off while IPO remains elusive.

Stripe Hits $159 Billion Valuation, Surpasses 2021 Peak as AI Payments Boom

PayPal draws takeover interest after 87% stock collapse. Shares jump 6.5% on Bloomberg report as potential buyers circle the $40B fintech giant.

PayPal Attracts Takeover Interest After Stock Collapses 87% From Highs

PayPal ousts CEO Alex Chriss after 2.5 years, names HP veteran Enrique Lores as replacement. Stock trades near 52-week low as 2026 guidance disappoints.

PayPal Fires CEO Alex Chriss After 2.5 Years, Taps HP's Enrique Lores

PayPal acquires Cymbio to accelerate AI shopping capabilities. Positions as payment layer for $300-500B agentic commerce market by 2030.

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Stripe Explores Acquisition of PayPal: A $200 Billion Fintech Earthquake?

Stripe Hits $159 Billion Valuation, Surpasses 2021 Peak as AI Payments Boom

PayPal Attracts Takeover Interest After Stock Collapses 87% From Highs

PayPal Fires CEO Alex Chriss After 2.5 Years, Taps HP's Enrique Lores

PayPal Acquires Cymbio to Power AI Shopping as Agentic Commerce Wars Heat Up