Wednesday, 25 February, 2026
Stripe Expresses Interest in Acquiring PayPal to Consolidate Global Payments Market
Fintech giant Stripe has reportedly signaled interest in acquiring its long-time rival PayPal, a move that could fundamentally reshape the global digital payments landscape. As both companies face increasing competition from big tech and agile startups, a merger would combine Stripe’s developer-centric infrastructure with PayPal’s massive consumer reach. While regulatory hurdles are expected to be significant, the potential deal highlights a major consolidation phase.
Read full story at Economic Times