#StripeStablecoinAccounts
• Global Reach: Stripe today launched Stablecoin Financial Accounts in 101 countries, enabling businesses to hold balances in USDC and USDB, send and receive funds over both crypto and traditional rails (ACH, SEPA) under one platform.
• Bridge Infrastructure: Built on Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, these accounts offer seamless on- and off-ramp between bank and blockchain—ideal for hedging local currency volatility and unlocking cross-border payments.
• Business Benefits:
– Faster Payouts: Use Stripe Express to receive real-time USDC payouts directly to a crypto wallet.
– Cost Efficiency: Lower fees than traditional wire transfers, with stablecoin settlements executed globally in minutes.
– Flexibility: Plan to add more fiat-pegged tokens over time, plus Visa-linked stablecoin cards via Bridge for point-of-sale spend.
• Why It Matters: In an era of rising inflation and fragmented payments, programmable stablecoin accounts give businesses a new toolset for treasury management, cash flow optimization, and global expansion.
