Stripe is integrating Stellar into its payouts product and expanding crypto payments globally with USDC support in 150+ countries. Head of crypto John Egan discussed the company's return to crypto after six years, focusing on stablecoins as the practical use case for global commerce and financial inclusion.
Stripe announced it is integrating Stellar into its payouts product and has relaunched crypto payments with USDC support for merchants in over 150 countries. John Egan, head of crypto at Stripe, explained that the company's return to crypto is driven by stablecoins on fast, efficient networks rather than volatile assets like Bitcoin. Stripe's pay-with-crypto product targets large global marketplaces seeking cross-border payment solutions, while on-ramps serve crypto startups and exchanges. Egan highlighted that stablecoins are already being aggressively adopted in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with over 50% of blockchain transactions now using stablecoins. The integration with Stellar specifically aims to support global humanitarian aid and underserved communities lacking dollar access. Stripe welcomes regulatory clarity and sees stablecoins as the killer use case for crypto, enabling simple global transactions rather than speculative assets.