Citi has partnered with Coinbase to enhance digital asset payment solutions for institutional clients, focusing initially on improving fiat on/off-ramps and payment orchestration. Future developments may include 24/7 fiat-to-stablecoin payment options as part of Citi's broader strategy to integrate traditional and crypto finance.

Coinbase is positioning itself as a competitor to Visa and Mastercard by introducing the Commerce Payments Protocol, which allows stablecoins to be used for everyday commerce. This new protocol not only mimics key card features but also fosters an ecosystem for stablecoin adoption, potentially accelerating its mainstream use in payments.