KeyBanc analyst Josh Beck raised his price target for PayPal to $105 from $100, while reiterating an Overweight rating on the shares. The analyst believes the Venmo debit card could prove to be a meaningful product launch as it opens up the offline opportunity, offers a clear monetization vehicle for P2P consumers; and could evolve into a "FinApp" with broader financial service capabilities.

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.