Key insights: Visa has launched its Stablecoin Advisory Practice, a service from its consultancy arm Visa Consulting & Analytics, to help financial institutions deploy stablecoin technology. What's at stake: Banks and financial institutions are seeking out the best stablecoin use case, and Visa is looking to protect the competitive moat around its network. Forward look: Navy Federal Credit Union, Vystar Credit Union and Pathward are the first financial institutions to use the service. Visa is injecting itse ...

Core Insights - OBOOK Holdings Inc. (OwlTing) has completed its integration with Circle Payments Network (CPN), enhancing its payment infrastructure for cross-border transactions [2][3] - This collaboration positions OwlTing to facilitate near-instant settlements using regulated stablecoins like USDC in the $194 trillion cross-border payments market [3][5] - The initial service rollout targets high-demand regions such as Brazil, Nigeria, and the European Union, highlighting significant remittance inflows and economic opportunities [5][6] Company Overview - OwlTing operates as a blockchain technology company with a diversified ecosystem across payments, hospitality, and e-commerce, and is headquartered in Taiwan [7] - The company holds Money Transmitter Licenses in 39 U.S. states and has licenses in Europe and Japan, with plans for further expansion in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Latin America [6][7] - OwlTing was ranked among the top 2 global players in the "Enterprise & B2B" category according to CB Insights' Stablecoin Market Map in 2025 [7] Market Context - The cross-border payments market is projected to grow from $194 trillion to $320 trillion by 2032, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% [11] - The European Union is expected to see annual remittance inflows of $213 billion, while Nigeria's remittance inflows are projected to reach $26 billion, underscoring the demand for efficient payment solutions [5][11]