Original sourceOnline Store News
Summary
Stripe enabled automatic stablecoin-to-fiat settlement for US merchant accounts, letting merchants accept USDC and receive USD payouts without managing crypto wallets or taking on FX risk. In the flow, merchants using Stripe Crypto Onramp or Pay with Crypto receive USDC, which Stripe automatically…
Key points
- Cross-border merchants can use this to reduce friction in collections and FX operations, but should first get a fee comparison from Stripe before deciding to adopt.
- A payment processor packaging stablecoin acceptance into ordinary payout flows is a key step for stablecoins entering mainstream e-commerce settlement.
- US merchants can test accepting USDC and converting back to USD instantly, shortening funds in transit; finance teams should note conversion costs are not yet publicly priced.
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