https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/09/paypal-shuts-down-accounts-for-proud-boys-and-founder-mcinnes-as-well-as-antifa-groups/ > PayPal has shut down several accounts, including those for far-right group the Proud Boys and their founder, Gavin McInnes, for the promotion of “hate, violence, or other forms of intolerance.” Several anti-fascist groups were also banned as part of the same wave of policy enforcement. > PayPal confirmed the bans to TechCrunch, which were first reported by BuzzFeed News. The Proud Boys are a right-wing organization that has until recently managed to avoid being labeled a hate group. However the group’s increasing prominence, involvement in violent altercations, and clear ties to white nationalism have earned it that dubious designation on a growing number of venues.