#StripeStablecoinAccounts Stripe has reintroduced cryptocurrency payments, allowing U.S. merchants to accept stablecoins like USDC and USDP via Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon blockchains. On the first day, users from over 70 countries utilized this feature, highlighting global demand for alternative payment methods . Transactions are converted to U.S. dollars and stored in Stripe wallets, with a 1.5% fee—lower than traditional card processing fees . This move follows Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure platform, enhancing its crypto capabilities . By integrating stablecoin payments, Stripe aims to offer faster, cost-effective solutions for global commerce