Stripe Launches Platform for Issuing Stablecoins and New AI-Powered Instruments
Date: 2025-10-01 Author: Gabriel Deangelo Categories: BUSINESS
Payment service Stripe announced the launch of Open Issuance, a tool that will allow businesses to independently issue stablecoins. The new system is built on technology from the Bridge project, acquired in October 2024 for $1.1 billion. The company envisions creating digital assets with just a few lines of code.
Bridge co-founder and CEO Zach Abrams noted that businesses where the movement of money is key should use stablecoins, but build their infrastructure around their own coins rather than relying on others' decisions. Open Issuance allows companies to issue assets they control, ensuring transparency and flexibility.
The mechanism allows for the allocation of reserves between Treasury bonds and cash. Their management is entrusted to organizations such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Superstate, and Lead Bank. Stripe has also integrated a system that simplifies token conversion and reduces associated costs.
Special emphasis is placed on the Agentic Commerce Protocol, created in partnership with OpenAI. This tool allows merchants to work with AI agents while maintaining full control over orders and customer relationships. The developers believe this will be an important step toward the formation of a new digital economy.
Stripe's President of Technology and Business, Will Gaybrick, stated that the combination of artificial intelligence and stablecoins marks the beginning of a new era in online commerce. He added that the company strives to bring cutting-edge technologies from the experimental stage to the mass market, making them accessible to a wide range of users.
Earlier, in September 2025, Stripe CEO Patrick Collison also noted the growing popularity of stablecoins. He emphasized that businesses are increasingly choosing these digital assets for settlements because they offer speed, reliability, and lower fees than traditional payment systems.
Thus, the launch of Open Issuance and the new protocol demonstrates Stripe's commitment to strengthening its position in the digital financial solutions market and offering companies tools that could radically change the e-commerce landscape.
