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Stripe’s Attempted Takeover of PayPal Has Collapsed—Again

Two weeks after reviving negotiations that ended when PayPal rejected a $53 billion offer, Stripe and its private-equity partner are walking away from what could have been a record fintech acquisition.

Stripe’s Attempted Takeover of PayPal Has Collapsed—Again

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Meta to Charge Businesses for WhatsApp Messages from October 1

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced plans to begin charging businesses for customer-service messages on its WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026. According to a notice on

  • Meta announced October 1 change to charge businesses for WhatsApp messages.
  • Service and utility messages to cost per message, currently free.
  • Businesses must have payment method by September 30, 2026.

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