#StripeStablecoinAccounts Stripe has launched Stablecoin Financial Accounts, allowing businesses in 101 countries to hold, send, and receive US dollar-pegged digital currencies. This service aims to provide stable financial infrastructure in regions with volatile currencies and limited banking access.
*Key Features:*
- *Stablecoin Support*: Initially supports Circle's USDC and Bridge's USDB, with plans to integrate more stablecoins in the future.
- *Global Reach*: Available in over 100 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Turkey, Colombia, and Peru.
- *Multi-Currency Management*: Enables businesses to manage USD, EUR, and GBP balances, reducing foreign exchange costs.
- *Visa Partnership*: Allows businesses to issue Visa cards linked to stablecoin wallets, enabling purchases at 150 million merchants worldwide.
- *AI-Powered Payments*: Stripe's AI model improves fraud detection and authorization rates, analyzing nuanced transaction data.