#StripeStablecoinAccounts #StripeStablecoinAccounts Stripe has launched stablecoin-powered financial accounts in over 100 countries, allowing businesses to send, receive, and hold US-dollar stablecoin balances. This expansion enhances Stripe's cryptocurrency strategy, providing stable financial infrastructure in regions with unstable currencies or limited access to banks.

*Key Features:*

- *Stablecoin Support*: Initially supports Circle's USDC and Bridge's USDB stablecoins

- *Multi-Currency Accounts*: Enables businesses to hold, convert, and spend USD, EUR, and GBP without unnecessary foreign exchange fees

- *Global Reach*: Available in over 100 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Turkey, Colombia, and Peru

- *Partnerships*: Collaborates with Visa on a global card-issuing program and with Ramp to offer corporate cards backed by stablecoins

*Benefits:*

- *Faster Settlement*: Stablecoins enable speedy settlement and lower costs for international transactions

- *Protection against Currency Fluctuations*: Businesses in countries with volatile currencies can hedge against inflation and access the global economy more easily

- *Programmable Money*: Stripe's platform allows for programmable, interoperable money, transforming the way businesses transact globally

*Additional Developments:*

- *AI-Powered Payment Innovations*: Stripe introduced an AI foundation model for payments, improving fraud detection and authorization rates

- *Expanded Platform Capabilities*: Includes support for 25 new payment methods, a new "Orchestration" tool, and Klarna's integration into Stripe's consumer payments platform ¹ ²