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Stripe's private valuation (~$50B) and PayPal's public market cap (~$53B) suggest a near-parity deal that could reshape the payments landscape. The 28% premium reflects strategic value beyond current market pricing, likely tied to cross-border payments, merchant services, and crypto capabilities. This aligns with a trend of fintechs acquiring to gain scale and regulatory heft, especially as crypto-native firms like Coinbase and Block expand.

PayPal Holdings Inc

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered $60.50 per share to acquire PayPal, representing a 28% premium to the previous Tuesday's closing price and valuing PayPal at over $53 billion.

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