Global payments infrastructure is evolving as fintech firms increasingly integrate stablecoins into mainstream financial tools. Payments technology company Stripe CEO Patrick Collison revealed on Oct. 1 through a post on social media platform X that the firm will allow users to hold and convert balances in major currencies, including stablecoins. Businesses will also be able to send payments with only an email address and instantly issue cards backed by balances.

Collison underscored the significance of the update:

We’re adding some pretty fundamental new capabilities to Stripe accounts.

He highlighted one of the core features: “Hold and convert balances in major currencies. (Including stablecoins.)” The rollout will reach all U.S. and U.K. users this year.

The CEO explained that Stripe had built advanced treasury infrastructure to power its own operations and decided to make that infrastructure directly available to customers.

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, endorsed the announcement on X, stating

We are delighted to see that Stripe intends to make transactions in USDC available with support for all their US and UK businesses rolling out this year.

Industry observers suggest Stripe’s move reflects the growing overlap between traditional payments and digital currencies. While critics raise concerns over regulatory uncertainty and potential risks linked to stablecoins, supporters argue that these assets can accelerate cross-border transactions and reduce costs. By embedding stablecoin capabilities into its broader payments stack, Stripe is enhancing its role as a bridge between conventional finance and emerging digital assets.

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