Interactive Brokers Pioneers 24/7 Trading with USDC Stablecoin Funding
Interactive Brokers, a global electronic brokerage firm, has launched 24/7 trading capabilities using USDC stablecoin funding. Announced on January 15, this strategic MOVE positions the firm at the forefront of stablecoin adoption for both institutional and retail traders.
Stablecoins like USDC offer significantly faster settlement times and lower transaction costs compared to traditional wire transfers. Milan Galik, CEO of Interactive Brokers, highlighted the competitive edge: "Using stablecoin funding provides international investors with the speed and flexibility required in today's dynamic markets."
The integration was enabled by Zerohash, a B2B crypto infrastructure provider. This development marks a major step in the growing institutional acceptance of stablecoins as a legitimate and efficient alternative to conventional payment systems within global finance.