#StripeStablecoinAccounts Stripe has introduced Stablecoin Financial Accounts, allowing businesses in 101 countries to receive, store, and send funds using stablecoins. This feature enables companies to hold dollar stablecoins,$USDC

receive money via crypto or bank transfers, and pay globally using stablecoins.

*Key Features:*

- *Stablecoin Balance*: Hold a balance in stablecoins and receive funds on both crypto and fiat rails

- *Global Payments*: Send stablecoins almost anywhere in the world

- *Currency Hedge*: Protect against inflation and access the global economy

*Benefits for Businesses:*

- *Faster Payments*: Receive payments in stablecoins, reducing transaction times

- *Lower Fees*: Minimize cross-border exchange fees

- *Global Reach*: Access new markets and customers worldwide

*Stripe's Stablecoin Partnerships:*

- *Bridge*: Stripe's acquisition of Bridge enables stablecoin orchestration and USDB stablecoin issuance

- *Visa*: Partnership with Visa allows for stablecoin card issuance, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments

*Availability:*

- *Countries*: Stablecoin Financial Accounts available in 101 countries, excluding major jurisdictions with strict cryptocurrency laws

- *Currencies*: Initially supports USDC and USDB stablecoins, with plans to add more ¹ ²