Visa Expands Its Role in the Stablecoin Ecosystem with New Platforms and Services
In recent developments, Visa (V) has significantly expanded its involvement in stablecoins by launching two key initiatives. First, it introduced the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), a 'Wallet-as-a-Service' solution that allows banks and fintechs to manage stablecoins using familiar enterprise-grade tools. The platform supports Open USD and will soon include USDC. Secondly, Visa announced an on-chain lending rail designed to help crypto card issuers address working capital challenges by leveraging real-time settlement data with smart contracts. This system has already facilitated over $2.5 billion in settlements without defaults since 2023. These moves position Visa as a central player in bridging traditional finance and the growing stablecoin ecosystem. The impact is evident: global stablecoin-linked card payment volume grew nearly 200% year-over-year, with settlement volumes surpassing $20 billion annually. This development reduces friction for crypto users who can now spend on-chain stablecoins seamlessly through Visa cards without merchants needing to accept cryptocurrencies directly.
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