
@Stripe Finalizes $1.1B Bridge Acquisition: Marking the largest acquisition in the history of the crypto industry, Stripe has officially closed its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin infrastructure startup Bridge. The deal integrates Bridge’s "stablecoin orchestration" tools directly into Stripe’s global checkout flow, allowing merchants to accept USDC and USDT as easily as credit cards. This acquisition is seen as a cornerstone of Stripe's strategy to bypass traditional SWIFT rails for cross-border settlements, significantly reducing fees for international trade.
