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Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto offerings by allowing clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins that are automatically converted into US dollars, the company said Thursday.
Key Takeaways:
- Interactive Brokers now lets clients fund accounts with stablecoins that convert instantly into US dollars.
- The service offers 24/7 funding with USDC, with Ripple USD and PayPal USD support coming soon.
- Stablecoin deposits cut transfer times and costs compared with traditional wire payments.
The brokerage said it has partnered with zerohash to enable 24/7 deposits using USDC across multiple blockchain networks.
Once received, the stablecoins are converted into dollars and credited directly to client accounts, removing the delays and cut-off times associated with fiat wire transfers.
Interactive Brokers Adds More Stablecoins for Instant Account Funding
Interactive Brokers added that support for Ripple USD and PayPal USD is expected to go live next week, expanding the range of stablecoins clients can use.
The firm first introduced USDC funding for retail accounts in December and has previously explored the idea of issuing its own stablecoin, according to earlier reports.
The company said stablecoin funding addresses a “critical pain point” for investors, particularly those operating across borders.
Traditional wire transfers can take days to settle and often come with high fees, while stablecoins allow near-instant transfers at lower cost and without banking-hour restrictions.
“Stablecoin funding provides international investors with the speed and flexibility required in today’s markets,” said CEO Milan Galik.
“Clients can transfer funds and begin trading within minutes, while also reducing transaction costs.”
Interactive Brokers began offering crypto trading services in 2021, initially supporting Bitcoin and Ether before adding more tokens in later years, including Solana and XRP.
The latest expansion reflects growing demand from clients seeking faster ways to move capital into trading accounts as crypto assets become more integrated into mainstream finance.
The rollout comes as stablecoins continue to gain traction globally. Throughout 2025, governments, banks and financial institutions increasingly explored stablecoins for payments and settlements, helping drive the sector’s growth.
Data from DefiLlama shows the total stablecoin market capitalization has now climbed above $310 billion, up sharply from a year earlier.
Stablecoin Transactions Hit $33 Trillion in 2025 as USDC Leads Usage
Global stablecoin transaction value reached $33 trillion in 2025, marking a 72% increase from the previous year, according to Bloomberg data compiled by Artemis Analytics.
USDC emerged as the most-used stablecoin by transaction volume, processing $18.3 trillion, while Tether’s USDT handled $13.3 trillion, despite maintaining its lead by market capitalization at $187 billion.
The surge in activity followed the passage of the GENIUS Act in July 2025, the first comprehensive U.S. regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.
Industry participants say the legislation has provided legal certainty that encouraged broader institutional and global adoption.
As reported, stablecoin usage on fintech platform Revolut also accelerated sharply in 2025, with payment volumes estimated to have climbed 156% year over year to roughly $10.5 billion, as digital dollars gain ground in everyday payments.
