Stripe Eyes Big Move on PayPal

Payments giant Stripe has shown interest in snapping up PayPal, or at least chunks of it, sparking excitement in the tech world.This news broke on February 24, 2026, from sources close to the matter.

Stripe, a San Francisco-based company started by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison back in 2010, is privately owned and possess a whopping valuation of around $159 billion.

They've been eyeing PayPal, the pioneer that kicked off digital payments in the late 1990s and now handles billions in transactions yearly. PayPal's stock has tanked about 50% over the past year. No agreement is finalized yet, talks remain early-stage, but other buyers are circling as well.

Stripe's known for sleek, developer-friendly tools that power apps like Shopify etc. Grabbing PayPal could supercharge innovation, maybe making transfers faster or cheaper. But it might also mean less competition if one player gets too dominant.

Credits: Yahoo Finance and others

It's me, @justmythoughts, an ordinary Hive user looking to make the most of the platform. I will appreciate your support. Follow me for more. Thanks, Gracias :)

Posted Using INLEO