Stripe, a global online payments giant, is reportedly in talks to acquire Bridge, a stablecoin payments startup founded by former Coinbase executives. According to Bloomberg, no final decision has been made, and the deal could still fall apart. If acquired, Bridge would add a stablecoin on-and-off ramp solution to Stripe's offerings. Bridge had raised $58 million in a funding round in August. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, and are designed to have minimal price volatility. They have gained traction in the payments space as they offer faster and cheaper transactions compared to traditional methods. The potential acquisition by Stripe signals the growing interest in stablecoins and their use in the payments industry.