Stablecoin Payments in the U.S. and the EU: Regulatory Considerations and Market Dynamics Following Stripe’s Acquisition of Bridge

Stablecoins are increasingly positioned not merely as financial instruments but as emerging components of payment infrastructure. Stripe’s recent $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin payment platform, illustrates a growing industry shift toward integrating blockchain-based assets into mainstream payment flows. This article examines the competitive dynamics shaping this development, with a particular focus on how stablecoin payments intersect with existing regulatory frameworks in t