Blink Charging Stock Surges 12% After Rolling Out USDC Payments at U.S. Charging Stations
- Why Did Blink Charging’s Stock Rise 12%?
- Where Can Drivers Now Pay with USDC?
- How Does This Fit Into Blink’s Expansion Strategy?
- What’s Next for Crypto Payments in EV Charging?
- FAQs
Blink Charging’s stock jumped 12% following its announcement of USDC payment integration at select U.S. charging stations. The move marks the company’s first step into crypto payments, with plans for broader adoption by 2026. Meanwhile, the stock’s rally comes weeks after a $20M public offering, signaling investor confidence in Blink’s expansion strategy.
Why Did Blink Charging’s Stock Rise 12%?
Blink Charging’s stock (NASDAQ: BLNK) closed at $0.8066, up 12.43% for the day, and continued climbing in pre-market trading to $0.8280—a 2.65% increase from the previous close. The surge follows the company’s rollout of USD Coin (USDC) payments at two Florida-based charging stations, with plans to expand crypto payment options across its network by 2026. Market data from TradingView shows the stock has rebounded since its December 2025 public offering.
Where Can Drivers Now Pay with USDC?
Blink introduced USDC payments at two locations: 1680 Main Street in Chipley and 145 SE Bandit Street in Madison, Florida. The feature is currently limited to select DC fast-charging stations, with compatibility across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Base blockchains. Harmeet Singh, Blink’s CTO, cited growing customer demand for digital asset payments as the driving force behind the initiative. "This is just phase one," Singh noted. "We’re aligning with broader trends in digital finance."
How Does This Fit Into Blink’s Expansion Strategy?
The crypto rollout coincides with Blink’s $20M public offering in December 2025, where it sold 26.6M shares at $0.75 each. Proceeds are earmarked for DC fast-charger deployments and working capital. The company also secured a £1.41M contract to install 716 public chargers across West Yorkshire, UK, with work starting late 2025. "These moves position Blink as a leader in EV infrastructure innovation," remarked a BTCC market analyst.
What’s Next for Crypto Payments in EV Charging?
While Blink hasn’t disclosed a timeline for adding more cryptocurrencies, industry watchers expect further integrations given the partnership with blockchain networks. The current USDC option avoids crypto volatility—a smart play, according to CoinMarketCap data showing stablecoins dominate 75% of crypto payment volume. For now, drivers in Florida get a taste of the future: plug in, pay with USDC, and drive off without fumbling for cards.
FAQs
How much did Blink Charging’s stock rise?
Blink’s stock gained 12.43% intraday on January 8, 2026, reaching $0.8066, with an additional 2.65% bump in pre-market trading.
Which charging stations accept USDC?
Currently, only two Florida locations support USDC payments: 1680 Main Street, Chipley, and 145 SE Bandit Street, Madison.
Will Blink add more cryptocurrencies?
While unconfirmed, Blink’s CTO hinted at future expansions, calling USDC "the first step in digital asset adoption."
