Fiserv, Inc. (FI) stock fell 13% in the week following its Q2 earnings report, despite strong revenue and free cash flow performance. Analysts suggest the stock is undervalued, with price targets ranging from $154.49 to $208.39 based on free cash flow, earnings multiples, and survey data. Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) put options is recommended as a strategy to set a lower buy-in point.

PayPal has launched 'Pay with Crypto,' a service enabling merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, with instant conversion to stablecoins or fiat currency. The service reduces cross-border transaction costs by up to 90% compared to traditional credit card fees, with a 0.99% transaction rate until July 31, 2026. It supports major cryptos like BTC, ETH, and USDT, and digital wallets such as Coinbase and MetaMask. PayPal also partnered with Fiserv to expand stablecoin use and launched PayPal World, connecting five major digital wallets.

Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) partnered with Circle Internet Group to integrate USDC stablecoin payments into its Money Movement Hub, enabling U.S. banks to offer real-time and cross-border digital asset transactions. The partnership aligns with the U.S. government’s GENUIS Act, which regulates stablecoins, and follows Fiserv’s plans to launch its own stablecoin.

PayPal is launching a crypto payment service, Pay with Crypto, allowing U.S. retailers to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies. The service reduces transaction fees by up to 90% and partners with Fiserv to expand stablecoin use. Square demonstrated Bitcoin payments at a pop-up store in Las Vegas, with plans to roll out Bitcoin payments via Square app in 2025. Retailers like GameStop, Chipotle, and Newegg are integrating Bitcoin into their operations.

Financial technology companies FIS and Fiserv are integrating stablecoins into their payment infrastructure to modernize banking. FIS partners with Circle to embed USDC into its Money Movement Hub, enabling faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border transactions. Fiserv is developing its own stablecoin, FIUSD, on the Solana blockchain, targeting year-end release. Both initiatives aim to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, addressing demand for digital payment solutions in the banking sector.