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SoftBank prepares IPO for its payment platform PayPay

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SoftBank plans to list its payment platform PayPay on the U.S. stock market, aiming for a valuation of up to $10 billion. Highlights:

- PayPay is Japan's largest payment platform, utilizing QR codes over NFC technology.
- SoftBank will retain control post-IPO.
- Proceeds to fund AI investments, including a recent $3 billion sale of T-Mobile US shares.

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Is PayPay's IPO a Strategic Move for SoftBank's AI Aspirations?

SoftBank's decision to take PayPay public reflects a broader strategy to monetize assets and fuel its AI investment initiatives. By retaining control post-IPO, SoftBank ensures continued influence over Japan's leading payment platform. The anticipated $10 billion valuation underscores the platform's market dominance and growth potential. ([cincodias.elpais.com](https://cincodias.elpais.com/mercados-financieros/2025-08-15/softbank-prepara-la-salida-a-bolsa-de-su-plataforma-de-pagos-paypay.html?utm_source=openai))

Source: cincodias.elpais.com

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