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Far below the surface, where light no longer reaches and noise collapses into silence, the Sperm Whale endures.  It does not rely on speed or spectacle. It survives through mass, intelligence, and absolute awareness of its surroundings.  This project is shaped by the same principle — strength formed under pressure, movement guided by understanding, and conviction built where others cannot remain.  While the surface reacts, the deep decides.

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$SPERMWHALE is trending as investors actively discuss its potential for rapid price surges, utility features like buybacks, and its status within the volatile meme coin community. The conversation is driven by a mix of speculative enthusiasm for breaking new all-time highs and persistent debate regarding the project's sustainability compared to other emerging tokens.

NEAR Protocol is the blockchain for AI. A high-performance, AI-native platform built to power the next generation of decentralized applications and intelligent agents. It provides the infrastructure AI needs to transact, operate, and interact across Web2 and Web3. NEAR combines three core elements: User-Owned AI, which ensures agents act in users’ best interests; Intents and Chain Abstraction, which eliminate blockchain complexity for seamless, goal-driven transactions across chains; and a sharded blockchain architecture that delivers the scalability, speed, and low-cost execution needed for real-world AI and Web3 use. This integrated stack makes NEAR the foundation for building secure, user-owned, AI-native applications at internet scale.

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NEAR is trending as community members highlight its role as a core infrastructure player in the growing AI-crypto sector, with many traders accumulating positions in anticipation of a significant breakout. Discussion is focused on the protocol's utility in AI-Intents and cross-chain functionality, with bullish sentiment driven by long-term holders despite periods of price volatility.

$SWEAT is the beating heart of the Movement Economy—a groundbreaking token that transforms physical activity into real-world value. Minted through movement, $SWEAT rewards your steps with a crypto asset that you can earn, trade, or grow. The team states that their app has increased their users’ physical activity by an average of 20%, creating a healthier society and reducing burdens on global healthcare systems. With over 20 million holders, SWEAT is eliminating barriers and making Web3 accessible to everyone, one step at a time.

Sweat Economy

Sweat Economy is trending as the community maintains a patient, long-term outlook, frequently discussing the project's potential for future growth despite recent price consolidation. Supporters are actively engaging with the ecosystem's utility, including staking options and the health-focused rewards model, while some users look forward to a potential long-term turnaround for the token.

SkyAI is an all-in-one AI ecosystem powered by MCP, designed to seamlessly integrate intelligent solutions across industries.

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SkyAI is experiencing significant market momentum and bullish sentiment, with investors actively comparing its recent price action and volume levels to other high-performing crypto assets. Community discourse centers on the coin's rapid ascent into top rankings and the potential for a continued breakout as traders look for the next major growth cycle.

Bankr is an advanced AI agent focused on simplifying the process of buying and selling digital assets. Bankr was the first AI agent on Farcaster to help you quickly buy all your favorites coins directly in the social. BankrCoin is the official coin of the agent and was deployed by Bankr itself directly in the Farcaster social feed. Fees from swaps go to support BankrCoin. Bankr is available on Farcaster and will soon be launching a private terminal, token recs, and limit orders on Base.

BankrCoin

BankrCoin is capturing market attention as it gains traction on Base, fueled by the integration of AI-driven DeFi execution tools and expanded accessibility through recent exchange listings. The community remains highly active, debating the potential for long-term utility-driven growth while navigating the volatility inherent in speculative trading.

Liquid Mercury is a technology company that provides institutional-grade trading infrastructure, workflow automation, and Real World Asset (RWA) marketplaces. Its platform is designed to meet the performance, security, and reporting standards expected by the most demanding traditional finance institutions.  At the core of the ecosystem is MERC, an ERC-20 utility token that delivers value to users in three primary ways:  1. Discount Farming via Staking  MERC holders can participate in a “Discount Farming Staking Program,” which enables users to earn monthly Element Tokens (ETs) by staking their MERC tokens. These ETs can be:  - Applied toward Liquid Mercury invoices for service discounts, if you're a customer. - Traded for cash equivalents on a private secondary marketplace where ET holders and Liquid Mercury customers can buy and sell ETs.  2. Access to Premium Features and Staking Rewards  Staking MERC also unlocks:  - Access to exclusive research, curated trading tools, and trading rebates. - Annual staking rewards paid in MERC, currently set at 10% per year.  3. Utility in the Expansion of Real World Asset (RWA) Markets  As Liquid Mercury grows its footprint in the RWA sector, the role of the MERC token will expand accordingly, powering participation and utility within tokenized asset marketplaces.

Liquid Mercury

Liquid Mercury is gaining traction as community members highlight continuous development updates, including new website features and the TokenBloq integration. Investors are actively tracking the project's institutional-grade infrastructure and its high-profile backing as part of broader ecosystem partnerships.

What is Amp?  Amp is described as the new digital collateral token offering instant, verifiable assurances for any kind of value transfer. Using Amp, networks like Flexa can quickly and irreversibly secure transactions for a wide variety of asset-related use cases.  How does Amp work?  Amp claims to offer a straightforward but versatile interface for verifiable collateralization through a system of collateral partitions and collateral managers. Where collateral partitions can be designated to collateralize any account, application, or even transaction, and carry balances which are directly verifiable on the Ethereum blockchain, collateral managers are smart contracts that can lock, release, and redirect collateral in these partitions as needed in order to support value transfer activities. Amp supports a wide variety of use cases for collateralization, and also introduces the concept of predefined partition strategies, which can enable special capabilities such as collateral models through which tokens can be staked without ever leaving their original address.

AMP Token

AMP is trending as the community closely monitors legislative developments around the Clarity Act, which many believe will solidify the token's status as a digital commodity and drive institutional adoption. While some investors are aggressively accumulating in anticipation of a major run, ongoing debates between banking interests and crypto proponents continue to fuel both optimistic speculation and skepticism regarding the project's long-term utility.

What is Chronotech? Chrono.tech provides blockchain-based solutions for recruitment, HR and payment processes, reducing the barriers to accessing work and transferring funds securely in the global labor marketplace. The project’s suite of services - and native governance token TIME - are hosted on multiple blockchains and include LaborX.com, a peer-to-peer freelancer marketplace, TimeX.io, a Plasma-based cryptocurrency exchange; AUDT, an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin; and PaymentX, a crypto invoicing and payroll solution.  TIME token The TIME token is the native token of the Chrono.tech ecosystem and can be used within its products, e.g. to secure premium account status, as well as staking TIME on TimeWarp.finance to receive the revenues generated by all services. In November 2020, the original TIME token was upgraded to the new ERC677 standard, enabling it to be integrated with other DeFi protocols, allowing lower-cost transactions, and providing other advantages, while remaining fully ERC20-compatible. The new TIME 2.0 token contract also included up-to-date metadata about the project.  Chrono.tech products and ecosystem Chrono.tech aims to solve a series of problems in the global recruitment and employment markets. LaborX is Chrono.tech’s freelance work portal. The service allows freelancers and customers to organise work via digital agreements, powered by smart contracts. All payments are escrowed and made in cryptocurrency. Once a job is completed, escrowed payments are released automatically. A dispute resolution service is available in case of disagreement. TimeX is Chrono.tech’s cryptocurrency exchange. TimeX is a hybrid Plasma-based exchange that offers the benefits of both centralised and decentralised technologies. Use of Plasma allows for fast, secure trading of digital assets. The conventional interface provides a user-friendly trading experience. Based in Australia, TimeX is licensed and compliant with rules and best practices required by AUSTRAC, the country’s financial intelligence agency. TimeX is listed on CoinMarketCap https://coinmarketcap.com/exchanges/timex/ TimeWarp is the ecosystem’s DeFi yield farming application where TIME holders can stake their token to earn revenues generated by all products of the Chrono.tech product range. All 100% of revenues generated are being distributed to TIME holders on a weekly basis. AUDT is a stablecoin, hosted on the Ethereum blockchain and backed 1:1 with Australian dollars (AUD). Use of AUDT enables traders to move money into and out of the blockchain ecosystem from an Australian bank account, to store value in AUD on the blockchain and transfer funds anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. AUDT is one of the key fiat currencies traded on TimeX. AUDT is fully compliant with AUSTRAC requirements and undergoes regular audits conducted by a licensed, third party accounting firm. PaymentX is a multi-currency crypto payroll solution that enables individuals as well as businesses to integrate crypto payments into their day-to-day invoice processes. Contractors can submit professional invoices and specify a crypto wallet for payment. Companies can pay multiple invoices with one click, while the software converts the dollar-equivalent amount due into crypto automatically at the point of transaction, avoiding the need for manual calculations. TimeBridge is an in-house developed multi-blockchain tokenbridge that supports multiple blockchains such as Ethereum and BSC. It allows transferring of TIME tokens between networks.

Chronobank

Chronobank is currently generating significant social media conversation driven by its extremely low circulating supply and community-led efforts to create scarcity through buybacks and token burns. Investors are actively debating the asset's potential for volatile price swings, with many highlighting its history of rapid spikes and viewing current price levels as a strategic entry point.

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PNUT is seeing heightened social media activity as traders speculate on its potential for a breakout, driven by the broader meme coin rotation and optimism surrounding crypto market sentiment. The community is actively debating the token's long-term potential compared to other popular memes, while monitoring key support levels and price action for signs of an impending move.

Terra is a decentralized financial payment network that rebuilds the traditional payment stack on the blockchain. Luna is the reserve currency of the Terra platform. It has three core functions: i) mine Terra transactions through staking, ii) ensure the price stability of Terra stablecoins and iii) provide incentives for the platform’s blockchain validators.

Terra Luna Classic

Terra Luna Classic remains a focal point for the community as investors debate the impact of potential burn mechanisms and the long-term viability of the chain's revival efforts. Discussions are heavily divided between those highlighting bullish technical patterns and opportunistic accumulation strategies, and others dismissing the asset as a speculative pump-and-dump venture.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Morgan Stanley sees potential upward revisions across key metrics, including gross merchandise volume, margins, and earnings.</li><li>The firm said concerns around private credit exposure are overstated.</li><li>The Investor Forum in May could act as a catalyst for higher guidance and stock momentum.</li></ul>Affirm Holdings Inc. (AFRM) is looking for a third straight week of gains, supported by a bullish call from Morgan Stanley, which identified the buy-now-pay-later provider as its top investment idea amid improving growth expectations and upcoming catalysts.The firm reiterated its ‘Overweight’ rating on the stock and set a $76 price target, implying a 26% upside potential from the stock’s closing price on Thursday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Estimate Revisions In Focus</h2>Analyst James Faucette expects Affirm’s upcoming Investor Forum in May to serve as a key inflection point, according to TheFly.&nbsp;Faucette indicated that Affirm could see upgrades to its projections for gross merchandise volume, profitability, and earnings per share. The company may provide updated financial targets in the event, reinforcing its medium-term growth trajectory,&nbsp;he stated.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AFRM">Affirm stock</a> traded over 6% higher on Friday afternoon. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_17_132839_png_6f2f7b3fc9.webp" alt="AFRM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 13:00 p.m. ET on Apr.17, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="931" height="102"><figcaption>AFRM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 13:00 p.m. ET on Apr.17, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Credit Concerns Seen As Overdone</h2>Investor anxiety around private credit exposure has weighed on sentiment in recent months, but Morgan Stanley believes those fears may be exaggerated.&nbsp;According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/this-payments-stock-is-poised-to-rally-on-strong-catalysts-morgan-stanley-says.html">report</a>, the firm noted that asset-backed securities spreads have remained stable, indicating continued access to funding and healthy demand from capital markets.“AFRM is our Top Pick on upward estimate revision potential, overdone private credit fears, and a strong catalyst path,” said Faucette.The company is also scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on May 7. Analysts expect revenue of $995.7 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;AFRM stock has declined by over 13% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/intc-stock-hits-25-year-high-retail-believes-next-week-will-be-most-important-for-intel/cZJUun1RIU5">INTC Stock Hits 25-Year High: Retail Believes Next Week Will Be 'Most Important’ For Intel</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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AFRM Stock Headed For Third Week Of Gains - Morgan Stanley Names Affirm 'Top Pick' 

The firm maintained its ‘Overweight’ rating and assigned a $76 price target, implying a 26% upside potential.

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The firm maintained its ‘Overweight’ rating and assigned a $76 price target, implying a 26% upside potential.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>DLocal said that it expects FY26 TPV to increase by up to 60% and gross profit to rise in the range of 22.5% – 27.5% compared to 2025.&nbsp;</li><li>DLocal’s Q4 revenues amounted to $337.9 million, up 65% year-over-year.</li><li>The company said that the board authorized a new share repurchase program to purchase up to $300 million of Class A common shares.&nbsp;</li></ul>Shares of dLocal (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DLO">DLO</a>) jumped 5% during extended hours of trading on Wednesday after it reported&nbsp;a jump in its fourth-quarter (Q4) revenue as payments volume hit record during the quarter.&nbsp;DLocal’s Q4 revenues amounted to $337.9 million, up 65% year-over-year compared to $204.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. It also sailed past analyst expectations of $296.3 million, according to Stocktwits.&nbsp;The company's&nbsp;net income for Q4 2025 was $55.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, up 87% compared to a profit of $29.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024.&nbsp;“2025 was a year of exceptional execution, one that proved the strength of our business as we continue to build a world-leading financial infrastructure platform for emerging markets. Our flywheel is accelerating: high growth in a massive and expanding TAM, strong customer loyalty and retention, a growing capacity to innovate, and an asset-light, high-cash-conversion financial model,” said Pedro Arnt, CEO of dLocal.DLO’s Total Payment Volume (TPV) reached a record $13.1 billion in the quarter, up 70% year-over-year compared to $7.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Outlook And Buyback</h2>DLocal said that it expects FY26 TPV to increase by up to 60% and gross profit to rise in the range of 22.5% – 27.5% compared to 2025.&nbsp;The company said that the&nbsp;board authorized a new share repurchase program to purchase up to $300 million of Class A common shares, expiring at the earliest of March 2027 or upon reaching the repurchase limit.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2>Retail sentiment around DLO stock trended in the ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume.Shares in the company fell nearly 20% so far in 2026.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

dLocal said that the board authorized a new share repurchase program to purchase up to $300 million of Class A common shares. 

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DLO’s Total Payment Volume reached a record $13.1 billion in the fourth quarter, up 70% year-over-year. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The expansion comes as the CLARITY Act remains stalled in the Senate due to disagreement over stablecoin rewards.&nbsp;</li><li>As per the last proposal, PayPal would not be able to offer rewards on stablecoin holdings since it is not the issuer of PYUSD.</li><li>Regulatory uncertainty could force PayPal to revise its rewards model or international strategy.&nbsp;</li></ul>PayPal (PYPL) is reportedly looking to expand the reach of its PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin to 70 countries by the end of the month and will allow users to earn rewards on their holdings despite the current uncertainty around the CLARITY Act.May Zabaneh, the company’s head of crypto and senior vice president,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fortune.com/2026/03/17/paypal-expands-pyusd-stablecoin-access-to-68-more-countries/">told</a> Fortune,&nbsp; that not only would users be able to send and receive PYUSD, they would also be able to earn rewards on their stablecoin holdings. So far, only users in the U.S. and U.K. are&nbsp; able to hold PYUSD, according to the company website, and are eligible to earn 4% yield annually.&nbsp;PayPal's PYUSD expansion and rewards like 4% annual yields for users could face complications due to the CLARITY Act's stalled progress in the Senate.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PYPL/sentiment">PayPal’s stock</a> edged 0.2% higher in pre-market trade despite weakness in the broader market. Retail sentiment around the firm on Stocktwits trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/paypal-usd">PayPal USD</a> remained in the ‘neutral’ zone.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_17_083527_png_e7d9a5c275.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-17 083527.png" width="1255" height="137"><figcaption>PYPL retail sentiment and message volume on March 17 as of 8:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Stablecoin Rewards Debate Stalls In Washington</h2>The CLARITY Act passed the House in 2025 but remains blocked in the Senate Banking Committee as of March, primarily over debates on stablecoin rewards. The banking industry has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/jamie-dimon-tells-crypto-firms-to-become-a-bank/cZde3FKRI2H">opposed</a> yields, citing that it could result in deposit flight, positioning them as competition to savings accounts.&nbsp;Crypto firms like Coinbase have contended that stablecoin rewards drive user growth. While President Donald Trump has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-says-banks-are-holding-clarity-act-hostage-after-march-deadline/cZd9IFtRI53">accused</a> the banking industry of holding the CLARITY “hostage” and others in the White House have also been&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/white-house-rejects-jamie-dimon-call-for-bank-level-rules-in-clarity-act-/cZd9XsdRI5X">critical</a> of the banking industry’s lobby efforts, no clear deal has been made yet.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Policy Divide Over Crypto Rewards</h2>PYUSD's plan for rewards on holdings for international holders challenges the GENIUS Act's yield restrictions for issuers, which says that a firm can’t offer rewards on stablecoins it has not issued itself. In PayPal’s case,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coinbase-circle-stablecoin-deal-faces-rewrite-under-genius-act/cZTcQxZRIRy">the issuer is Paxos</a>. Expansion to emerging markets adds international compliance layers, but U.S. rules could retroactively limit rewards or force restructuring.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/xrp-ethereum-outpace-bitcoin-after-btc-jump-sparks-461-m-liquidations/cZ3EcHsRIQD">XRP, Ethereum Outpace Bitcoin After BTC’s Jump To $76,000 Sparks $461M Liquidations</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

PayPal logo can be seen at its office in San Jose, California, United States on November 23, 2019. 

PayPal Eyes 70-Country PYUSD Expansion With Rewards For Its Stablecoin, Despite CLARITY Act Limbo

May Zabaneh, PayPal’s head of crypto and senior vice president, told Fortune that the company is planning to to expand its PYUSD stablecoin to 70 countries by the end of the month.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette explained that the recent dip in Affirm’s share price creates what he sees as a “compelling” opportunity for investors.&nbsp;</li><li>AFRM stock has declined by over 16% year-to-date.&nbsp;</li><li>For its second-quarter (Q2) fiscal 2026, analysts expect a revenue of $1.05 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84.&nbsp;</li></ul>Morgan Stanley has shifted its stance on Affirm Holdings Inc. (AFRM), upgrading the stock to an ‘Overweight’ recommendation from ‘Equal Weight’ with a revised price target of $76, down from the previous $83 ahead of its earnings on Thursday.&nbsp; This marks a renewed vote of confidence in the buy-now, pay-later fintech despite recent pressure on its shares and concerns around consumer credit trends, according to TheFly.&nbsp;However, the price target was revised to reflect near-term growth and credit risks.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AFRM">Affirm stock</a> traded over 4% higher in Tuesday’s premarket. However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory, and message volume changed to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_053816_png_0d57ae7d80.webp" alt="AFRM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="929" height="103"><figcaption>AFRM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Did Morgan Stanley Shift Its Stance On AFRM?</h2>Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette explained that the recent dip in Affirm’s share price creates what he sees as a “compelling” opportunity for investors, particularly given uncertainties tied to growth slowdown and credit conditions.&nbsp;The firm’s review suggests the challenges impacting Affirm, particularly the deceleration in growth and elevated consumer credit concerns, are likely temporary and should ease over time.&nbsp;Morgan Stanley reiterated its belief in the broader buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) segment’s increasing share of e-commerce payments, and positions Affirm as a pivotal participant in that shift.AFRM stock has declined by over 16% year-to-date.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Alliances Strengthen Platform Expansion&nbsp;</h2>Affirm has announced a series of partnerships this year, expanding its payments platform business. The company formed a long-term alliance with Intuit Inc. (INTU) to integrate its pay-over-time solution into QuickBooks Payments, providing small and medium-sized enterprises with enhanced checkout flexibility while improving cash flow.The company has also deepened its collaboration with Expedia Group (EXPE), naming Affirm as the exclusive installment payment option across Expedia’s key U.S. travel brands, aiming to help customers book trips with more ease.For its second-quarter (Q2) fiscal 2026, analysts expect a revenue of $1.05 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84.&nbsp;AFRM stock has gained over 3% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/us-banks-meet-white-house-on-crypto-market-structure/cZbi8f0R4ll">US Banks Meet White House On Crypto Market Structure As Stablecoin Rewards Divide Deepens</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Affirm Holdings, Inc. 

Affirm Gets A Morgan Stanley Upgrade Ahead Of Earnings – Firm Sees AFRM Stock’s Weakness As A ‘Compelling’ Opportunity 

The firm’s review suggests the challenges impacting Affirm are likely temporary and should ease over time. 

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AI Meets Finance: ETFs in Spotlight as PayPal-OpenAI Seal Deal 

PayPal's new role as ChatGPT's default wallet cements its AI-commerce leadership and draws ETF investors seeking fintech growth exposure.  

PayPal Falls Despite Q2 Earnings Beating Estimates: ETFs in Focus

PayPal topped Q2 earnings and revenue estimates but slid 8% as slowing transaction margins weighed on investor sentiment. ETFs like IPAY and FINX should be monitored closely. 

Block Surges on S&P 500 Inclusion: ETFs in Focus

Block (XYZ) surged 8.5% in extended trading on July 18, 2025, following news of its inclusion in the S&P 500, replacing Hess and drawing investor attention to ETFs like SPYA and DAPP, which are expected to benefit.

Integrated payments and commerce technology company Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) agreed to buy Australia’s Smartpay for $180 million.Smartpay is an independent provider of payment processing and point-of-sale solutions in Australia and New Zealand. It supports more than 40,000 merchants in the region.Shift4’s purchase price of NZ$ $1.20 per share ($0.71 per share) represented a 46.5% premium to Smartpay’s 90-day trading day volume weighted average price. The New Zealand Stock Exchange-listed shares of Smartpay jumped over 11% on Monday.The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FOUR">Shift4 stock</a> was ‘bearish’ (37/100), and the message volume was ‘low.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:621/58;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_23_at_2_52_38_AM_png_48eca0b260.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-23 at 2.52.38 AM.png" width="621" height="58"><figcaption>FOUR sentiment and message volume as of 2:53 a.m. ET, June 23 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Shift4 stock is down over 11% so far this year.Smartpay sells tailored payment solutions through an extensive distribution network across Australia and New Zealand, supporting a diverse base of more than 40,000 merchants in the region. Subject to regulatory approvals, the acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.Shift4 CEO Taylor Lauber said, “This acquisition follows the Shift4 playbook to a tee. It deepens our strategic presence in Australia and New Zealand, providing a significant opportunity to offer our full suite of software and payments solutions in the region.”The company noted that it has successfully executed a similar strategy of combining acquisitions to deliver an integrated payment experience with localized distribution, service, and support, valuable merchant-facing products, and owned payment rails to rapidly scale in other regions, most recently in Germany, the UK, and Ireland.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-sp-500-edge-lower-oil-spikes-briefly-as-analysts-downplay-fallout/chmPM6GRR5X">Markets Unruffled By US Bombing in Iran? Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Futures Edge Lower While Oil Spikes Briefly As Analysts Downplay Fallout</a>

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Shift4 To Buy Smartpay For $180M To Deepen Australia-New Zealand Footprint: Retail Shrugs For Now

Shift4 sees the deal deepening its strategic presence in Australia and New Zealand, providing a significant opportunity to offer its full suite of software and payments solutions in the region

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