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Stripe-owned Bridge eyes Asia for tokenized local currencies

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Bridge, a stablecoin company now part of Stripe, is focusing on expanding tokenized local currencies beyond the U.S. dollar. Founder Zach Abrams believes that as more infrastructure becomes tokenized, local currency stablecoins will be crucial for businesses to manage capital and earn yield. While current stablecoin markets are dominated by USD-denominated tokens, Abrams sees potential in regions like Asia, which are developing regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, similar to the growth Bridge experienced in Latin America. AI

IMPACT Could accelerate the development of non-USD stablecoins, impacting global financial infrastructure and cross-border payments.

RANK_REASON Company acquisition and strategic pivot to a new market with implications for global finance. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Stripe-owned Bridge eyes Asia for tokenized local currencies

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Angelica Ang ·

    Bridge founder Zach Abrams sees an opportunity for ‘tokenized local currencies’ across Asia

    The Stripe-owned company sees potential in Asia, where trade-heavy economies need faster cross-border payment rails.

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