#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.