Not surprisingly, then, financial technology (fintech) firm PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has witnessed its stock rise — both figuratively and literally — over the years, laying the vital framework for the next generation of business processes. Specializing in digital payment transaction services, PayPal has been instrumental not only in streamlining peer-to-peer (P2P) currency settlements but also paving the way for myriad innovations such as the gig economy and blockchain-related functions.