🌍 Global Reach and Accessibility
🔗 Integration with Traditional Financial Systems
🤝 Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions
The launch follows Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin orchestration firm. Bridge's technology underpins the new financial accounts, enhancing Stripe's capabilities in the crypto space. Moreover, a partnership with Visa has been established to issue stablecoin-linked cards, allowing businesses to spend their stablecoin balances at any merchant that accepts Visa, further integrating stablecoins into everyday financial activities.
🧠 Advancements in AI for Payments
In addition to stablecoin accounts, Stripe has introduced the Payments Foundation Model, an AI system trained on tens of