PNC Partners With Coinbase for Stablecoin Payments

PNC Bank is collaborating with Coinbase to allow corporate clients to receive payments in USD stablecoins. The pilot program aims to provide businesses with faster cross-border transactions and automatic currency conversion.

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FILE PHOTO: The logo of PNC Bank, a subsidiary of PNC Financial Services Group, is seen above a branch in Washington, U.S. April 30, 2023. REUTERS/Ashraf Fahim/File Photo

PNC Bank is partnering with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to let corporate clients receive payments in stablecoins, expanding crypto integration in the United States. The pilot program automates the conversion of Circle's USDC stablecoin directly into dollars. The service targets faster cross-border settlements and improved fund access for institutional clients.