TechFlow news, January 16 — According to The Block, traditional brokerage firm Interactive Brokers announced that traders can now use Circle's USDC for round-the-clock account funding, enabling 24/7 trading capabilities.
Company CEO Milan Galik stated that stablecoins offer a faster, lower-cost, and globally accessible funding option compared to traditional wire transfers. This integration is supported by crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash, allowing users to send USDC via the Ethereum, Solana, or Base networks, which will then be automatically converted into U.S. dollars and deposited into their brokerage accounts. Interactive Brokers plans to expand support to additional stablecoins such as Ripple's RLUSD and PayPal's PYUSD as early as next week.
