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StocksMedium•13 February 2026•

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SoftBank-Backed PayPay Files for US IPO, Potentially Largest Japanese Listing

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SoftBank-backed digital payments firm PayPay has officially filed paperwork for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the United States. This significant move could position PayPay's listing as the largest ever by a Japanese company on a US exchange. The filing brings renewed attention to Japan's rapidly expanding digital payments sector, where PayPay stands as a leading champion. This development underscores the growing global investor appetite for large, profitable technology companies. The IPO is expected to attract considerable interest, highlighting PayPay's strong market position and growth trajectory.

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