Klarna partners with Coinbase to promote debt structure using USDC stablecoin funding

Klarna Group plc announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase Global Inc. to integrate stablecoin-based capital sources into the organization’s fundraising structure. This move positions Klarna as one of the first major digital banks to utilize USDC as a short-term liquidity source.

Through Coinbase’s institutional infrastructure, Klarna will raise short-term capital from “crypto-native” institutional investors, with debt denominated in USDC. This model allows for near-instant payments, optimizes capital efficiency, and reduces operational costs compared to traditional commercial paper markets. The stablecoin funding will supplement Klarna’s existing financing channels such as customer deposits, long-term bank loans, and traditional short-term debt.

CFO Niclas Neglén stated that this is a significant step in diversifying Klarna’s funding sources and accessing new investor groups. This initiative also aligns with Klarna’s long-term crypto strategy and reinforces Coinbase’s role as a key infrastructure provider for financial institutions entering the on-chain economy.