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#Klarna Partners With Coinbase for #Stablecoin Funding

Swedish fintech firm Klarna has partnered with Coinbase to raise short-term institutional funding denominated in $USDC, adding #stablecoins to its funding sources. The Buy Now, Pay Later provider will use Coinbase's infrastructure to access institutional investors, according to a Friday announcement.

Klarna CFO Niclas Neglén stated the arrangement represents an initial step into new funding methods. Stablecoins connect the company to institutional investor classes and diversify funding sources in ways not possible several years ago. The new channel operates alongside existing sources, including consumer deposits, long-term debt, and short-dated commercial paper.

The stablecoin funding initiative remains under development and operates separately from consumer and merchant-facing crypto plans. Those efforts may include #wallets or additional digital asset services expected to advance in 2026.

Klarna noted the initiative faces regulatory, market, and operational risks, with actual outcomes potentially differing from expectations.