#StripeStablecoinAccounts Stripe launched Stablecoin Financial Accounts in 101 countries, enabling businesses to hold, send, and receive US dollar-pegged stablecoins like USDC and USDB, alongside traditional fiat transactions. Announced on May 7, 2025, at Stripe’s annual event, the feature leverages Bridge, a stablecoin platform acquired for $1.1 billion in October 2024. The accounts aim to facilitate faster, cheaper cross-border payments and provide a hedge against inflation in volatile economies. A partnership with Visa introduces stablecoin-linked cards, starting in Latin America. Posts on X highlight enthusiasm for banking the unbanked and reducing crypto-fiat friction, signaling