📅 1998 – The Birth of PayPal

• 🌟 Formation of Confinity

  Year:	1998
  Event:	Confinity is founded by Max Levchin, Peter Thiel, and Luke Nosek, originally focusing on creating security software for handheld devices.

• 🌐 Launch of PayPal

  Year:	1999
  Event:	Confinity changes its focus to online payments and launches the PayPal service.

📅 2000 – Initial Growth

• 🔗 Merger with X.com

  Year:	2000
  Event:	PayPal merges with X.com, an online banking company founded by Elon Musk.

• 🚀 Rapid User Adoption

  Year:	2000
  Event:	PayPal experiences significant growth in user base, primarily in auctions and e-commerce.

📅 2002 – Going Public

• 📈 IPO Launch

  Year:	2002
  Event:	PayPal goes public on NASDAQ, raising over $70 million.

• 💰 Acquisition by eBay

  Year:	2002
  Event:	PayPal is acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion to serve as their payment solution.

📅 2015 – Expansion into Online Gaming

• 🎲 Integration with Online Casinos

  Year:	2015
  Event:	PayPal becomes accepted at various online casinos, enhancing user privacy and security.

• 🛡️ Strengthening Security Measures

  Year:	2015
  Event:	Introduction of advanced security features to protect online gambling transactions.

📅 2020 – Current Trends

• 🌍 Global Reach

  Year:	2020
  Event:	PayPal expands its presence in international online gambling markets.

• 💻 Mobile Payment Innovations

  Year:	2020
  Event:	Introduction of mobile-focused payment solutions for online casinos.