Stripe is considering acquiring all or part of PayPal's business

ZkProver · 2026-02-25T00:23:39+00:00

Payment giant Stripe is exploring the possibility of acquiring the established fintech company PayPal, with negotiations in the preliminary stage. PayPal is facing growth pressures, while Stripe's valuation is approximately $159 billion. This acquisition could reshape the competitive landscape of the global payments industry.

ZkProver

2026-02-25 00:23:39

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ChainCatcher reports that, according to Bloomberg, payments giant Stripe is exploring the possibility of acquiring the established fintech company PayPal, potentially through a full or partial asset purchase. Negotiations are still in the early stages, and Stripe has not commented on the news.

Stripe’s latest valuation is approximately $159 billion, while PayPal’s stock has fallen nearly 40% over the past year. As a pioneer in online payments, PayPal helped popularize digital wallets but has faced growth pressures amid emerging competitors and the digital asset wave. In recent years, Stripe has been expanding into crypto payments, and this potential acquisition could reshape the global payments industry landscape.

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