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Stripe just dropped a bombshell for investors, declaring January 1st the “beginning of the singularity” — signaling a major shift in their long-term strategy. They’re doubling down on staying private, no IPO in sight. But don’t worry — their numbers are soaring: 41% revenue growth and 43% free cash flow surge in the first half. The AI boom is fueling this, with 88% of the Forbes AI 50 — including OpenAI and Anthropic — running on Stripe’s platform. And to cement their dominance, they’ve acquired OpenRouter for over $8 billion, mostly in stock. This isn’t just another move — it’s a declaration that Stripe is building the financial backbone of the next tech era, on its own terms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35b487148e851d06

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