#StripeStablecoinAccounts On May 8, 2025, Stripe launched its #StripeStablecoinAccounts, enabling merchants in over 100 countries to hold, send, and receive funds in USDC and Stripe’s USDB stablecoins. This service, powered by Stripe’s Bridge unit—acquired for $1.1 billion—facilitates seamless fiat and crypto transactions, enhancing global payment flexibility. Stripe also plans to offer USDC-priced Visa cards, further bridging traditional and digital finance. However, major markets like the US, UK, and Japan are excluded due to regulatory hurdles. This move underscores Stripe’s growing role in the stablecoin ecosystem, competing with traditional systems like SWIFT, and signals a broader push toward crypto adoption in financial services.