Stablecoin payments reduce idle capital for businesses, Theta Capital says
Bitget2026/10/16 15:04- Stablecoin initiatives from Mastercard, Visa and Stripe aim to reduce payment delays, currency conversion costs and idle capital.
- Mastercard launched its Global Money Platform through BVNK, combining traditional currencies with stablecoins to reduce prefunded cash requirements for cross-border payments.
- Visa moved USDC funding for cross-border payouts into commercial use through Inyo Global.
- Stripe partnered with stablecoin-focused blockchain Plasma to develop multicurrency cards that reduce unnecessary currency conversions.
- Stablecoin settlement outside banking hours can reduce card programs’ cash buffers, freeing capital and improving margins.
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