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Stripe Said to Weigh Full or Partial Acquisition of PayPal in Early-Stage Talks

Payment processing giant Stripe, freshly valued at $159 billion following a secondary share sale, is in preliminary discussions to acquire all or parts of PayPal Holdings, according to sources familiar with the matter. The report has sent PayPal shares up more than 9% over two sessions, as investors bet that a deal could breathe new life into a company that has lost significant market share to Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Debate Over Crypto‑Friendly Banking and Token Rewards Intensifies

A policy battle intensifies between banks and crypto firms over digital token rewards that exceed traditional deposit rates, with implications for regulation and banking stability.

U.S. Senators Introduce Long-Awaited Crypto Market Rules Bill

U.S. senators unveiled a draft bill to establish a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market, addressing key ambiguities in oversight and investing.

Crypto Markets Stagnate as Senate Battles Over 'Clarity Act' and Stablecoin Rewards

The crypto industry faces a critical week as the U.S. Senate begins markup of the 'Clarity Act,' with a deepening dispute between banks and crypto firms over stablecoin rewards threatening the bill's passage.

Crypto Markets Stagnate as ETF Flows Turn Negative; Regulatory Battles Loom in Senate

After a strong start to 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum have flattened following $1.3 billion in ETF redemptions. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate prepares for a critical markup of a crypto market structure bill on January 15.

World Liberty Financial Crypto Venture Seeks US National Banking License

World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, has applied for a national trust bank charter aimed at expanding stablecoin and crypto services under federal oversight, prompting discussion about regulatory and conflict-of-interest risks.

Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Seeks U.S. National Bank Charter for Stablecoin Expansion

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture backed by the Trump family, has filed for a U.S. federal trust bank charter to issue and custody the USD1 stablecoin, marking a major step toward integrating digital assets into regulated finance.