The PayPal Puzzle: What a Stripe Acquisition Means for the Fintech Landscape The Wall Street Journal's report of talks between Stripe and PayPal has sent shockwaves through the fintech industry.
At first glance, a merger between two powerful companies seems like a straightforward move to create an even more formidable player in the market. However, upon closer inspection, things become complicated.
PayPal has been struggling since the COVID 19 pandemic's height, with its value plummeting from $320 billion to around $40 billion.