Key Takeaways:
- Stripe is in talks to acquire the stablecoin platform Bridge, signaling its continued expansion into digital assets.
- Stripe has integrated stablecoin transactions into its payment services, benefiting cross-border transfers with lower fees and faster settlements.
- The company has partnered with major players like Coinbase and Circle to facilitate seamless fiat-to-crypto conversions in over 150 countries.
Stablecoins have surpassed Bitcoin as a store of value in inflation-hit developing countries, and Stripe is reportedly in talks to acquire the stablecoin platform Bridge.
While the deal is not finalized, this move aligns with Stripe’s renewed interest in digital assets after a six-year pause in cryptocurrency services.
Stripe is in advanced talks to acquire venture-backed fintech platform Bridge https://t.co/kwcJvb6EpD
— Bloomberg Crypto (@crypto) October 17, 2024
Earlier in 2024, Stripe re-entered the crypto space, partnering with Coinbase to facilitate fiat-to-crypto conversions using stablecoins, enhancing transaction speed and lowering costs in over 150 countries.
In October, Stripe integrated Circle’s USDC stablecoin into its payment interface, allowing users in 70 countries to make stablecoin transactions, addressing cross-border transaction challenges.
Scoop: Stripe is in talks to acquire crypto startup Bridge for $1 billion, sources tell @DavidJeans2 and me in @Forbes.
— Alex Konrad (@alexrkonrad) October 17, 2024
The deal would likely be the fintech unicorn's largest acquisition to date, as it makes a stablecoin payments push.
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Additionally, Stripe became the first to adopt Paxos’ stablecoin API for payments, emphasizing its strategic focus on leveraging stablecoins for affordable, efficient international transfers.
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