Tech firm Stripe is engaging in early discussions with banks about incorporating stablecoins into traditional financial products, according to Bloomberg. This follows Stripe’s recent expansion of its stablecoin offerings, including a platform enabling fintech companies to launch stablecoin-linked cards quickly. Co-founder John Collison highlighted that banks are serious about stablecoins and exploring ways to integrate them into their services, as evidenced by growing interest in using them for real-world payments. Stripe believes this could eliminate costly and time-consuming cross-border fees. “A lot of our future payment volume is going to be in stablecoins,” he stated, emphasizing their central role in the company’s business strategy moving forward. 243 billion dollars in stablecoin circulation represents a growing market for real-world payments. Stripe recently acquired stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion, integrating it under its umbrella to launch USDB, their own stablecoin, and partner with Visa to offer a global card that allows users to spend stablecoins like fiat currency. Stripe also introduced stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries. The company is not alone; competitors such as PayPal, Visa, and FIS are making similar moves. As for regulatory frameworks, the US, UK, and EU are exploring new structures. Collison warns that London risks falling behind if the UK doesn’t act swiftly on regulation, noting companies will move their operations elsewhere to find clearer guidelines. With over 1 million businesses served by Stripe, including a significant percentage of FTSE 100 companies in the UK, the company is expanding its stablecoin-focused teams globally.