ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Aptos ecosystem development organization revealed that the payment company Stripe is expanding its cryptocurrency products to the Layer1 blockchain Aptos.It is reported that Stripe will provide cryptocurrency access services on Aptos, aiming to help merchants transfer funds between traditional payment systems and the blockchain, allowing users to directly convert to USDC through cryptocurrency wallets enabled by Aptos.

ChainCatcher News, Patrick Collison, CEO of the American payment giant Stripe, announced on the X platform that Stripe has launched a feature for B2B payments using stablecoins.Currently, users can create and send invoices that can be paid with available stablecoins on Stripe. Last month, when Stripe launched the "Pay with Cryptocurrency" feature, one of the strongest user demands was to improve the B2B payment experience. With the support of the invoicing feature, this demand has now been met.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg citing informed sources, the stablecoin payment company BVNK, backed by Tiger Global, is in preliminary financing talks with potential investors, aiming to raise at least $50 million. The valuation and specific amount of this round of financing may change during negotiations.BVNK's financing plan comes shortly after payment giant Stripe acquired a significant player in the stablecoin payment sector, demonstrating venture capital firms' continued optimism about the stablecoin payment space.

ChainCatcher news, Stripe's product manager Jeff Weinstein posted on X that they are launching a software development kit (SDK) specifically built for AI agents. This toolkit supports large language model (LLM) calls to payment, billing, issuance, and other APIs, integrating with Vercel, LangChainAI, CrewAIInc, and allows the use of any model through functions.

ChainCatcher news reports that sources reveal venture capital firms will profit hundreds of millions of dollars from Stripe Inc.'s acquisition of the crypto platform Bridge for $1.1 billion in cash and stock.Institutions including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, Bedrock Fund Management, Index Ventures, and Haun Ventures have seen multiple returns on their investments in this startup. When Stripe agreed to acquire Bridge, it had been established for less than three years.Among them, Sequoia Capital holds a 16% stake in Bridge, potentially profiting over $100 million. It is reported that Sequoia Capital invested $19 million in Bridge's Series A funding round last year.Ribbit holds about 10% of Bridge, valued at approximately $100 million, while Bedrock and Index Ventures each hold about 6%, and Haun Ventures holds 4%. (Bloomberg)

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, investment bank Bernstein pointed out in its latest research report that the acquisition of Bridge by payment giant Stripe validates the application value of stablecoins on public blockchains. The report states that with the improvement of blockchain scalability, stablecoins have become a major application scenario for blockchains, especially in the field of cross-border payments. Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani's team indicated that cryptocurrency-based USD stablecoins are currently the most cost-effective method for cross-border payments, with costs only 1-2 basis points.Previous news, Stripe acquired the stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion, marking the largest acquisition in the cryptocurrency space. The report emphasizes that companies like Bridge play a crucial role in building API software, enabling businesses to integrate stablecoin payments into their regular payment experiences. Investment bank Architect Partners stated in a report on October 21 that this transaction highlights the growing recognition of the market for stablecoin-based payments and their significant advantages, noting that non-cryptocurrency companies are also increasing their use of stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington posted on X that the payment company Stripe has acquired the stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion.Bridge is Stripe's largest acquisition to date and the biggest acquisition in the history of the crypto industry. Bridge previously raised $58 million, including a $40 million Series A round at a valuation of $200 million.Bridge was founded by entrepreneurs Sean Yu and Zach Abrams, providing software tools to help businesses accept stablecoin payments. The two founders previously sold Evenly, a competitor to Venmo, to Block in 2013; Abrams is also a former senior employee at Coinbase.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, payment company Stripe Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire the fintech platform Bridge.Insiders revealed that Stripe has been negotiating to acquire the company, and no final decision has been made yet, with either party still able to walk away from the deal.A representative from Stripe declined to comment. Bridge CEO Zach Abrams did not respond to multiple requests for comment via email.Bridge's platform is designed to allow businesses to create, store, send, and receive stablecoins, such as Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC. According to Fortune magazine, the startup has raised a total of $58 million, with investors including Sequoia, Ribbit Capital, Index, and Haun Ventures.Sequoia led Bridge's recent $40 million Series A funding round, during which it also highlighted the market opportunities for stablecoins, partly created by the initiatives of companies like Stripe.

ChainCatcher news, payment giant Stripe has launched and supports USDC payments, accepting stablecoin payments from over 150 countries. Buyers can pay USDC from Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon chains, allowing U.S. businesses to receive dollars directly.In the future, this feature can be combined with checkout, content, or payment intent (as well as upcoming subscriptions). This feature is now available to hundreds of thousands of U.S. businesses and will expand to more countries and regions in the future.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp is collaborating with financial infrastructure platform Stripe to support Stripe's fiat-to-cryptocurrency gateway in the European Union. This partnership enables EU consumers to purchase cryptocurrencies through customizable widgets that developers can embed into applications or websites.This widget provides a seamless checkout experience optimized for cryptocurrency conversion and instant settlement. Bitstamp will handle the conversion and transfer from fiat to cryptocurrency, expanding its services and strengthening the role of cryptocurrency in digital payments. Stripe's gateway supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana (SOL), XLM, and USDC.

ChainCatcher news, financial service provider Stripe has expanded its cryptocurrency integration to the European market, allowing local customers to purchase cryptocurrency using credit or debit cards.Stripe stated that online vendors can add a "widget" for cryptocurrency purchases on their websites, which will handle fees, disputes, and KYC regulatory requirements associated with online cryptocurrency transactions.Stripe's crypto chief John Egan said this expansion enables crypto companies to help European consumers "quickly and easily purchase cryptocurrency."