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Citi partners with Coinbase to enable institutional stablecoin payments
Citi has announced a strategic alliance with Coinbase to allow its institutional clients to accept payments in stablecoins through Citi's digital payments service, Spring by Citi. This collaboration aims to integrate traditional banking with blockchain-based finance, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments that are automatically converted to fiat currency by Citi, thereby eliminating the need to manage cryptocurrencies directly. Coinbase will connect to Citi's banking infrastructure to offer virtual accounts that convert fiat money into stablecoins. The service is set to launch initially in the U.S., with plans for future expansion.
Key points
- Citi's partnership with Coinbase signifies growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, potentially increasing demand for Coinbase's services.
- The service's initial launch in the U.S. suggests a cautious approach, with future expansion plans indicating potential for broader market impact.
- The automatic conversion of stablecoin payments to fiat currency by Citi may alleviate concerns about cryptocurrency volatility for merchants.
Sources
- Citi redobla su apuesta por las criptomonedas y se asocia con CoinbaseEl País · September 28, 2026
- Citi redobla su apuesta por las criptomonedas y se asocia con CoinbaseEl País · September 28, 2026
- Citi redobla su apuesta por las criptomonedas y se asocia con CoinbaseEl País · September 28, 2026
- Citi redobla su apuesta por las cript ... El País · September 28, 2026
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