PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest

Re:PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest by bradhe on Wednesday October 20, 2021 @02:40PM (#28934404)

But…why?

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Re:PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest by throwuxiytayq on Wednesday October 20, 2021 @04:00PM (#28935580)

They're both equally horrible companies/products. I guess PayPal doesn't want to dillute their dreadfulness.

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Re:PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest by toomuchtodo on Thursday October 21, 2021 @09:41AM (#28944195)

FedNow instant payments are rolling out in 2023, obsoleting anyone who settles payments instantly today (Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, etc). Have to go upmarket to survive. PayPal buying Pinterest is an attempt to evolve into Etsy, Shopify, or Instagram with a Buy button, getting paid to facilitate the value transfer.

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Re:PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest by illwrks on Wednesday October 20, 2021 @06:46PM (#28937808)

Pinterest is filled with ads. I wonder if it's for data on what people are interested in and perhaps have an opportunity to finance a customers purchase.

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Re:PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest by RedBeetDeadpool on Thursday October 21, 2021 @10:47AM (#28945255)

Honestly good for them (Paypal), can't wait for Pinterest to turn into some bloated online billboard.

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