PayPal

PayPal is a global digital payments and fintech platform whose businesses span online payments, merchant services, stablecoins and advertising technology. The company recently reorganized into three business units, making AI, cryptocurrency and agentic commerce central to its strategy. Stripe and Advent are also reportedly considering a $53 billion acquisition, while PayPal is integrating Polygon and seeking to sell its venture capital arm. Its strategic shift, potential deal activity and regulatory issues could affect competition in payments and the development of digital finance.