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Block rolls out bitcoin payments on Square

An ACH payment wallet would likely be more widely adopted. Crypto is still 2-5 years from mainstream payments.

30 May 2025 22:06 Read comment

Deep Dive: Stripe vs. Adyen: Comparing 2024 Performance

Very good article. I think Adyen has been able to attract platforms with embedded payments because they offer a clearer path to monetizing revenue. Adyen offers a more discreet rev share model. While Stripe offers simpler client onboarding and compliance, it can make payment driven recurring revenue more cumbersome for platforms seeking a PayFac solution 

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PayPal builds advertising platform

The stock is down almost 30% this year. The ad targeting makes a lot of sense.

They might also consider partnering with Payment Facilitation platforms to offer PayPay as a checkout option. 

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