Stifel analyst Scott Devitt lowered his price target on Facebook (FB) shares to $168 from $195, stating that the company's current plight reminds him of eBay (EBAY) in 2004. Both are unstructured content businesses built on trust that lost that trust before implementing policies to add structure and process, Devitt tells investors. He adds: "Just like PayPal was going to save eBay, Instagram may save Facebook...eventually." In making the comparison, Devitt also noted that Facebook is much bigger than eBay was and the damage currently being done at Facebook by its issues is potentially more significant. The analyst keeps a Hold rating on Facebook shares.

DMG Blockchain Solutions (DMGGF) announced a strategic collaboration with PayPal (PYPL) and Energy Web to explore ways to decarbonize the Bitcoin blockchain. The companies are working together on developing methods for transacting on the Bitcoin network which would expand its use as a carbon neutral payment rail, thus advancing its application. DMG, Energy Web, and PayPal are working together to publish a research paper, which we collectively believe will benefit users of the Bitcoin network who would like to take advantage of carbon neutral options in their transactions. PayPal, with its focus on developing its bitcoin payment rail, has been a leader in new payment technologies with the introduction of its enhanced services by integrating blockchain technology, launching the PayPal USD stablecoin with Paxos Trust Company in August 2023 for efficient transactions.