PayPal redefines messaging with crypto and cash payment links
PayPal has taken a decisive step toward merging conversations with transactions, unveiling a peer-to-peer program that turns messages into payment channels.
On Sept. 15, the financial payment giant unveiled PayPal Links, a new service that lets users create a one-time personalized link that can be dropped into text threads, DMs, or emails to send or request money.
According to the firm, the service is built for speed and simplicity and will initially be available to its 278 million US customers. Later this month, the services will expand globally to the United Kingdom, Italy, and other markets.
PayPal also said the program includes changes designed to ease tax concerns.
According to the company, friends-and-family transfers completed…
