#StripeStablecoinAccounts

Stripe has launched Stablecoin Financial Accounts, a major step in integrating stablecoins into global business finance. Now available in 101 countries, these accounts let businesses hold balances in dollar-backed stablecoins like USDC and USDB, receive payments via both crypto and fiat rails, and send stablecoins worldwide. This is especially beneficial for companies in regions with volatile currencies, offering a hedge against inflation and easier access to the global economy.

Stripe’s move follows its $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin platform, and is part of a broader push to make cross-border transactions faster and cheaper. The accounts are fully programmable, supporting seamless transfers between stablecoin and traditional bank accounts, and are expected to accelerate stablecoin adoption among businesses worldwide