- Stripe has launched stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries, allowing businesses to hold, send, and receive digital dollars like USDC and USDB.
- Backed by partnerships with Ramp and Visa, the move signals Stripe’s shift toward becoming a global financial infrastructure platform.
Stripe, the payments behemoth long known for helping businesses accept credit cards online, is rewriting the rules of global finance. In a sweeping move, the company has launched stablecoin-powered accounts across more than 100 countries, giving businesses the ability to send, receive, and hold digital dollars—without ever touching a traditional bank.
The accounts support USDC and the newly introduced USDB, a stablecoin from Bridge, a crypto lending firm Stripe quietly acquired earlier this year. These stablecoin accounts work like traditional ones but are powered by blockchain infrastructure, enabling companies to bypass legacy banking bottlenecks. They also support major currencies like USD, GBP, and EUR, giving users the flexibility of multi-currency operations in a single digital wallet.
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“Stablecoins are no longer just for crypto traders,” said Stripe co-founder and president John Collison. “They’re now tools for modern finance—programmable, borderless, and built for speed.”
This move isn’t just a feature upgrade—it’s a pivot in Stripe’s identity. Once a payment processor, Stripe is positioning itself as a full-fledged global financial network. The stablecoin rollout is part of a larger plan to enable businesses, particularly those in financially volatile regions, to access faster settlements, protect against inflation, and reduce currency conversion costs.
Backing Stripe’s bold new direction are major partners like Visa and Ramp. Ramp, known for its corporate card offerings, will issue stablecoin-backed cards linked to Stripe’s accounts. These cards promise near-instant settlement and fewer FX headaches. Visa’s role is to ensure that these cards work anywhere Visa is accepted—even if the backend runs entirely on stablecoins.
The innovation doesn’t stop at finance. At its annual Stripe Sessions event, the company also unveiled AI-powered agents that can integrate directly into apps to streamline purchases and automate business tasks. Stripe will also be the official payment partner for Visa’s new AI agent program.
With stablecoins and AI at its core, Stripe is not just expanding its product line—it’s reshaping the very fabric of how global commerce functions.