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Stripe reaccepts cryptocurrency payments, prefers USDC
Relaunch cryptocurrency payments is part of Stripe’s long-term strategy and signals a renewed focus on the cryptocurrency market.
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Relaunch cryptocurrency payments is part of Stripe’s long-term strategy and signals a renewed focus on the cryptocurrency market.
Context
Fintech giant Stripe has announced that it will again allow customers to accept cryptocurrency payments, marking the company’s return to the crypto space. The move, which begins with USDC stablecoin, marks Stripe’s first foray into cryptocurrency payments since 2018. Also read: Stripe’s valuation soars to $65B amid employee stock-sale deal
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Analysis
Fintech giant Stripe has announced that it will again allow customers to accept cryptocurrency payments, signalling the company’s gradual return to the cryptocurrency market. The company said it will start with USDC (USD coin) stablecoin and will initially only accept cryptocurrency payments on platforms such as solana, ether and polygon. This is Stripe’s first foray back into cryptocurrency payments since 2018 when it had dropped support for bitcoin due to its instability. Also read: Who is Patrick Collison? The Stripe CEO was a millionaire at 17
Key Points
- Stripe will allow customers to accept cryptocurrency payments, specifically starting with USDC stablecoin, marking the company’s gradual return to the cryptocurrency market.
- The company attempted to re-enter the cryptocurrency market in 2022 but is now relaunching as USDC payments, not just payments.
- Stripe’s decision stems in part from its larger strategy of looking to integrate competing payment providers with its other financial services tools and open up its walled garden.
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