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TOP 10 – FINTECH UNICORNS
Alex Chriss, CEO,
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PayPal Ecosystem

PAYPAL

Founded: 1998 Headquarters: San Jose, CA, USA CEO: Alex Chriss
PayPal operates digital payment services for consumers and merchants across international markets. The company acquired Braintree in 2013, adding technical infrastructure for e-commerce transactions. Venmo, its peer-to-peer payment platform, has gained traction in North America. PayPal maintains merchant processing services alongside consumer accounts, operating in multiple markets. The firm entered digital payments during the sector’ s formation and has sustained its position through network expansion and acquisitions that enhanced its platform capabilities for online transactions.
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