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PayPal May Sell Itself, Which Is One Way to Turn a Company Around
PayPal might just sell itself to Stripe and Advent after all, which is one way to 'become a technology company again' - by ceasing to be an independent one.
2026-08-14
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2026-06-12
The Guardian
Barclays Buys Kids' Money App, Because Nothing Says 'Financial Prudence' Like a Prepaid Debit Card for Six-Year-Olds
Barclays buys GoHenry to get its paws on your kids' pocket money early, because apparently banking is a lifelong commitment.
2026-05-21
TechCrunch
General Catalyst Bets $63M That Indians Want Credit Cards With Their Chai and Flights
Scapia, India's travel-fintech lovechild, scores $63M from General Catalyst, doubles valuation, and bets that young Indians prefer airport shopping over crowded lounges.
2026-05-09
TechCrunch
Fintech Startup Parker Files for Bankruptcy, Proving That 'Secret Sauce' Sometimes Just Spoils
Parker, the fintech startup with a 'secret sauce' for e-commerce credit, files for Chapter 7, leaving customers and creditors wondering what was in that sauce.
2026-04-21
TechCrunch
Cash App Discovers Untapped Market: Children Who Can't Yet Read Terms of Service
Cash App is now targeting 6-12 year olds with parent-managed accounts, because building brand loyalty before puberty is just sound business.
2026-04-17
TechCrunch
Stripe's $1.2 Billion 'Oops' Offer Now Fuels Its Biggest Global Rival
Airwallex's founder turned down a $1.2 billion buyout from Stripe to grind out 90 financial licenses, proving that sometimes the hardest path - involving biometric scans and seven-year waits - is the…
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