Investors liked what they heard about two new company initiatives.Investors have been extremely willing to pay for PayPal (PYPL -0.49%) stock over the past few trading days. They were cheered by the announcement of not one, but two initiatives that, if managed well, will sharpen the company's competitive edge. This helped push its stock up by over 9% week to date as of Thursday night, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Buy now, profit laterThe first initiative was made public on Mo ...

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm said Thursday (Oct. 9) that it supports Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open, payment-agnostic protocol developed to support agent-led payments across platforms.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all ...

Consumers are relying more on card installments and BNPL to manage higher costs.The holiday shopping season is kicking into full gear, and this year tariffs are again shaping the economics of the checkout line. After months of shifting trade rules, merchants appear ready to navigate the turbulence without derailing demand.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Po ...

Klarna (KLAR) is a leading financial technology company specializing in flexible digital payment solutions and “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services for online shoppers. Klarna has become one of the world’s largest providers in its sector, serving over 100 million consumers and hundreds of thousands of merchants. The company’s platform integrates payments, credit, and shopping tools while recently expanding into banking and digital marketing services. Founded in 2005, Klarna is headquartered in Stockholm, ...

New brands, including Cato Fashions, SCHEELS, Dermstore, and more, join Sezzle’s network as merchants prepare for peak holiday demand.Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // Sezzle, a leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, today announced an expanded roster of merchant partners across fashion, sporting goods, beauty, fitness, and digital content just in time for the 2025 holiday shopping season. Holiday budgets are under pressure. According to ...

The U.S. holiday shopping season is expected to bring in $253.4 billion in online sales this year, up 5.3% year-over-year, according to a new report from Adobe’s e-commerce connected division, Adobe Analytics. Adobe Analytics develops its predictions by analyzing over 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail sites, encompassing 100 million SKUs across 18 product categories. Its analytics software is used by a majority of the U.S.’s top 100 online retailers, giving it deep insights into online shopping and consumer ...

Walmart-backed fintech OnePay plans to roll out cryptocurrency trading and custody features in its app by the end of the year. The service will let users buy, hold, and convert bitcoin and ether within the app, with crypto infrastructure provided by Chicago-based Zerohash, CNBC reports , citing sources familiar with the matter. Though OnePay hasn’t publicly confirmed the rollout, the move would put it in line with competitors like Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal, which already offer crypto trading to U.S. ...

Core Insights - OnePay, a fintech firm majority-owned by Walmart, is expanding its offerings to include cryptocurrency trading and custody services on its mobile app [1][2] - The company aims to become a comprehensive digital finance platform, similar to international super apps like WeChat, by adding various financial services [3] Company Developments - OnePay will enable users to trade bitcoin and ether later this year, collaborating with startup Zerohash for this initiative [2] - The app currently provides a range of services including high-yield savings accounts, credit and debit cards, and buy now, pay later loans [3] - OnePay's mobile app is gaining popularity, ranking No. 5 on Apple's app store for free finance apps, surpassing larger competitors like JPMorgan Chase and Robinhood [6] Industry Context - The mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency is increasing, particularly following a shift in the U.S. government's stance under President Trump [4] - Major financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley, are beginning to offer crypto products, indicating a growing trend in the industry [4][5] - Zerohash recently raised $104 million in funding, highlighting the increasing investment in companies involved in cryptocurrency [5] Market Position - OnePay benefits from its integration with Walmart's checkout process, providing access to 150 million weekly shoppers, while also targeting a broader audience beyond Walmart customers [7]

Key insight: Fintechs are paying more attention to cross-border payments.Look forward: PayPal is bullish on payments opportunities in EMEA. What's at stake: Cash continues to dwindle in the U.K., due to accelerating digital wallet growth. Swift has formed a consortium to build a distributed ledger to support real-time international payments, as well as accommodate the rise of digital assets. The international messaging standards board is working with financial technology firm Consensys on a prototype for th ...

BREAKING: Futures Fall With Government Shutdown Underway As artificial intelligence changes how consumers shop on the internet, a wide range of companies have skin in the game, including "buy now, pay later" consumer loan providers such as Affirm Holdings (AFRM). There could be upside for Affirm stock if Chief Executive Max Levchin is right about how things will play out. OpenAI on Monday released a new feature that enables ChatGPT users to purchase items directly within the chatbot interface. Merchants wil ...