PayPal Unveils Dual-Pronged Strategy to Fuel Growth

PayPal has announced a sweeping strategic shift designed to optimize its capital structure and aggressively expand its footprint in the digital asset space. The payments leader revealed a multi-billion dollar transaction alongside a bold initiative to significantly scale its cryptocurrency operations, signaling a new phase for the company.

In a landmark agreement disclosed Friday, PayPal has entered into a deal with Blue Owl Capital involving the sale of approximately $7 billion worth of receivables from its “Pay in 4” buy now, pay later (BNPL) portfolio. A key feature of the arrangement is that PayPal will continue to manage all customer-facing operations and retain control over risk management, while simultaneously removing these assets from its balance sheet.

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