Stripe, the global payments giant valued at $70 billion, has officially launched its Stablecoin Financial Accounts , a groundbreaking product that allows businesses to manage funds using USD-backed stablecoins across both blockchain and traditional financial systems.
The rollout covers 101 countries, marking one of the most significant integrations of crypto infrastructure into mainstream finance to date.
Stripe Expands Into Stablecoin with New Financial Product
Stripe has launched Stablecoin Financial Accounts, a new offering that enables businesses to hold balances in USD-backed stablecoins, send and receive funds via crypto networks or fiat rails, and access global markets more efficiently.
This marks a significant step forward in Stripe’s efforts to incorporate blockchain technology into traditional financial services.
Initially, the system supports two stablecoins: USDC from Circle and USDB from Bridge , with plans to expand support for additional tokens in the future.
The accounts are especially valuable for businesses in countries with unstable local currencies, such as Nigeria and Argentina, where stablecoins can help preserve value and reduce the cost of international transfers.
According to Stripe, the use of stablecoins through this system can cut cross-border transfer fees by up to 90% compared to traditional foreign exchange systems, while enabling near-instant transactions.
Stripe Acquired Bridge for $1.1 Billion in February 2025
The launch of Stablecoin Financial Accounts comes just three months after Stripe finalized its $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a leading stablecoin payments platform.
At the time, it was the largest crypto acquisition in history .
Bridge was founded in 2022 by Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, former employees of Coinbase and Square. The company provided APIs that enabled businesses to accept stablecoin payments without directly handling digital assets.
Before the acquisition, Bridge processed billions of dollars in transaction volume annually and served clients including Coinbase, SpaceX, and even U.S. government agencies such as the Department of State and Department of Treasury.
It had also raised $58 million from top investors , including Sequoia Capital and Index Ventures, and was valued at $200 million prior to the acquisition.
In 2024 alone, Bridge experienced 10x growth, highlighting the increasing demand for stablecoin-based financial solutions.
Stripe’s Strategic Move Toward Crypto-Driven Payments
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison stated that the acquisition of Bridge was aimed at building “the best stablecoin infrastructure in the world ,” leveraging the speed, reach, and low cost of stablecoins to improve global payments.
The introduction of Stablecoin Financial Accounts reflects Stripe’s broader vision of making digital money work better for businesses worldwide.
This move aligns with Stripe’s growing focus on crypto innovation, which began to accelerate again after an earlier experiment with Bitcoin in 2018 — when it paused support due to high fees and slow transaction times.
Since 2021, Stripe has been rebuilding its crypto capabilities, including:
- Integrating USDC (Circle) into its platform in 2024
- Partnering with Coinbase to support fiat-to-crypto conversions
- Acquiring Bridge and launching Stablecoin Financial Accounts in early 2025
Stripe: From Fintech Powerhouse to Blockchain Innovator
Founded in 2010 by brothers Patrick and John Collison, Stripe has grown into one of the most valuable private companies in the U.S., with a valuation of $70 billion in 2024.
It processes over $1 trillion in annual payment volume, serving millions of businesses — from startups to global enterprises like Amazon and Shopify .
Now, with the launch of Stablecoin Financial Accounts and the integration of Bridge, Stripe is signaling a strong commitment to shaping the future of global finance using blockchain technology.
Looking Ahead: Stripe and the Future of Stablecoin Adoption
Stripe has revealed that several global corporations are already collaborating with the company to develop their own stablecoin strategies.
By supporting multiple stablecoins and planning further integrations, Stripe is building a flexible ecosystem that caters to a wide range of business needs.
With its vast user base and global reach, Stripe’s latest move could significantly accelerate the adoption of stablecoins in everyday commerce — not only in developed economies but also in regions where traditional banking infrastructure remains limited.
