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Stablecoin and Crypto Affiliate Additions

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What it is

The document adds five entities to the affiliate list for crypto and stablecoin-related personal data processing: Horkos, Inc. (d/b/a Privy), Bridge Ventures, LLC, Bridge Building Sp. Z.o.o., Bridge Building S.A., and Stripe Global Technology, LLC. These entities are located in the United States, Poland, and Luxembourg and process personal data in connection with stablecoin financial account products and crypto services.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The addition of crypto and stablecoin-related processing entities introduces new categories of data processing activity and geographic sub-processor locations that Business Users must evaluate against their own DPA schedules, data transfer mechanisms, and sector-specific regulatory obligations. The cross-border processing involving Polish and Luxembourg entities may require updated transfer impact assessments for EU Business Users.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under the updated affiliate list, personal data associated with Stripe's stablecoin financial account product and related crypto services may be processed by five newly added affiliate entities across the United States, Poland, and Luxembourg. Business Users whose DPAs or privacy documentation do not currently reflect these entities or processing purposes should review whether updates are required.

What you can do

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    Within 30 days
    Submit a written objection to Stripe within 30 days of the December 20, 2025 page update if the newly added stablecoin and crypto affiliates are not acceptable under your DPA. Use the Stripe contact page at https://stripe.com/contact to submit the written objection.

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Horkos, Inc. (d/b/a Privy), a recently-acquired company in the stablecoin space; and Bridge Ventures, LLC, Bridge Building Sp. Z.o.o., and Bridge Building S.A., another recently-acquired company also in the stablecoin space. Stripe Global Technology, LLC, a new Stripe Affiliate Sub-processor; ... Stripe Global Technology, LLC AMER United States UX and related services in connection with the stablecoin financial account product. Horkos, Inc. (d/b/a Privy) AMER United States Crypto and stablecoin related services. Bridge Ventures, LLC AMER United States Crypto and stablecoin related services. Bridge Building Sp. Z.o.o. EMEA Poland Crypto and stablecoin related services. Bridge Building S.A. EMEA Luxembourg Crypto and stablecoin related services.

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Stripe Service Providers (Sub-Processors)
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Stripe
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015651
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Entity: Stripe
Document: Stripe Service Providers (Sub-Processors)
Record ID: CA-P-015651
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:04:41 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stripe/stripe-service-providers-sub-processors/provision/CA-P-015651/stablecoin-and-crypto-affiliate-additions/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stripe's Stablecoin and Crypto Affiliate Additions clause do?

The addition of crypto and stablecoin-related processing entities introduces new categories of data processing activity and geographic sub-processor locations that Business Users must evaluate against their own DPA schedules, data transfer mechanisms, and sector-specific regulatory obligations. The cross-border processing involving Polish and Luxembourg entities may require updated transfer impact assessments for EU Business Users.

How does this clause affect you?

Under the updated affiliate list, personal data associated with Stripe's stablecoin financial account product and related crypto services may be processed by five newly added affiliate entities across the United States, Poland, and Luxembourg. Business Users whose DPAs or privacy documentation do not currently reflect these entities or processing purposes should review whether updates are required.

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