Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTAanchal SugandhThu, July 16, 2026 at 10:43 PM GMT+2 6 min readPrivately held Stripe has decided to swing for the fences with its boldest play yet in digital payments. Reuters reported that the fintech heavyweight joined forces with private equity firm Advent International to submit an offer worth more than $53 billion to acquire PayPal Holdings (PYPL).The proposal values PayPal at $60.50 per share, placing the offer roughly 28% above Tuesday, July 14's closing price. Stripe and Advent plan to jointly own PayPal under the proposal, with each taking an equal stake rather than carving up the business. People familiar with the matter also cautioned that nothing guarantees the discussions will lead to a completed deal.More News from BarchartMicron Stock Is Off 31% From Its High. Why This Could Be the Best Time to Buy.