Bitcoin remains volatile after hitting record highs earlier in 2025. Will crypto markets shift towards tokenization and stable coin adoption. Hi everyone, I'm Jenny Horn and this is Crypto Corner here on Schwab Network.With Bitcoin rangebound in the high 80s and low 90s this week, we are going to focus on some of the stories that could impact the crypto industry moving forward. Joining us now to discuss some of the recent volatility is Adam Lynch, director at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. Adam, ...

Visa (V) stock may represent a strong buying opportunity at this time. Why? Because you receive high margins – indicative of pricing power and cash generation ability – for a discounted price. Companies like this produce consistent, predictable profits and cash flows, which lower risk and permit capital reinvestment. The market typically rewards this behavior.SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 25: Visa credit cards are arranged on a desk February 25, 2008 in San Francisco, California. Visa Inc. is hoping that its ini ...

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced the launch of USDC settlement in the United States, marking a key milestone in the company’s stablecoin settlement pilot program and strategy to “modernize its settlement layer underpinning commerce.” Now, U.S. issuer and acquirer partners can settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, “a fully reserved, dollar-denominated stablecoin.”With USDC settlement, issuers can benefit “from faster funds movement over blockchains, seven‑day availability and enhanced operational resilience across ...

Key Takeaways Visa enables U.S. issuers and acquirers to settle VisaNet obligations using USDC alongside fiat.V allows 24/7 USDC settlement, with Cross River and Lead Bank live on Solana transactions.V's stablecoin volumes reached a $3.5B annualized rate, and Arc will support future USDC settlement.Visa Inc. (V) is making a significant move to modernize payment systems by introducing USDC-based settlements for U.S. institutions. This initiative enables select issuer and acquirer partners to settle their Vis ...

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today's top news: A Big Day for Stablecoins Two separate announcements today pointed in the same direction. Stablecoins are moving deeper into the U.S. financial system. Visa has previously tested stablecoin settlement internationally and with select partners, but this marks a broader U.S. rollout. Visa ...

Two small state banks were selected to pilot Visa's stablecoin settlement solution in the U.S. Credit: Karola G via Pexels. Key Takeaways Visa selected two small state banks to pilot stablecoin settlement in the United States. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank don’t have any significant retail footprint, nor do they have a national bank charter. However, they play a crucial role in the U.S. fintech ecosystem. Unless you’re actively involved in the intricacies of American fintech banking, you’ve probab ...

Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol to authenticate AI shopping agents and help prevent fraud across Akamai Cloud, strengthening the trust layer in agentic commerceCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced a strategic collaboration with Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) to bring stronger identity, user recognition, and security controls to the emerging world of agentic comm ...

🚨 @SOLANA POWERS VISA USDC SETTLEMENT FOR US BANKS!Visa now allows American banks to settle network obligations in USDC on Solana. Crucial details 👇https://t.co/uycfQbeIVK ...

A digital payments giant is embracing stablecoins.Shares of Circle Internet Group (CRCL +9.33%) popped on Tuesday after Visa (V 0.51%) launched a new stablecoin settlement service in the U.S. By the close of trading, Circle's stock price was up nearly 10%. Visa is entering the stablecoin arena Visa's banking partners will soon be able to settle their obligations in Circle's fully reserved, dollar-denominated stablecoin, USDC (USDC +0.00%). The new settlement offering promises faster fund transfers via block ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...