Interactive Brokers has expanded its digital asset services by allowing clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins. The firm said customers can deposit USDC across multiple blockchain networks, with balances automatically converted into US dollars and credited to their trading accounts. The initiative follows a partnership with crypto infrastructure provider zerohash.
The brokerage said the move is aimed at reducing friction in global account funding, particularly for international clients. Traditional wire transfers can involve delays, higher fees, and limited operating hours, while stablecoin transactions offer near-instant settlement and continuous availability. Interactive Brokers plans to add support for additional dollar-backed stablecoins in the coming weeks.
The development reflects growing institutional interest in stablecoins as settlement tools within regulated financial platforms. Interactive Brokers has gradually expanded its crypto offerings since 2021, aligning with broader efforts across capital markets to integrate blockchain-based payment rails into existing financial infrastructure.
