Visa is expanding its stablecoin pilot to include settlements in the United States using Circle's USDC on the Solana blockchain.  The expansion will allow U.S. acquirer and issuer partners of the payments giant to settle in USDC, starting with initial banking partners Cross River Bank and Lead Bank. The firm is expecting a broader rollout in 2026.  “Visa is expanding stablecoin settlement because our banking partners are not only asking about it—they’re preparing to use it,” said Visa’s Global Head of Grow ...

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Core Insights - Visa Inc. has launched a global Stablecoins Advisory Practice to assist banks, fintechs, merchants, and other businesses in navigating the stablecoin market [1][9] - The global stablecoin market has exceeded a capitalization of $250 billion, with Visa's stablecoin settlement volume reaching an annualized run rate of $3.5 billion as of November 30 [2][9] - This initiative indicates that traditional financial institutions are recognizing the importance of digital assets, with Visa positioning itself as a trusted guide in this evolving landscape [3][4] Visa's Strategic Positioning - The advisory practice aims to deepen client relationships, unlock new consulting revenues, and promote the adoption of stablecoin-linked services [4] - By assisting partners in developing stablecoin strategies, Visa enhances its role at the intersection of regulated finance and digital asset innovation [4] Competitive Landscape - Competitors such as Mastercard and American Express are also expanding their presence in the stablecoin sector, with Mastercard offering full-stack support for stablecoin payments and American Express collaborating with Coinbase for a crypto-linked credit card [5][6] Financial Performance and Valuation - Visa's shares have increased by 9.8% over the past year, outperforming the broader industry but lagging behind the S&P 500 Index [7] - The company trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26.35, above the industry average of 21 [11] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate predicts an 11.7% rise in Visa's fiscal 2026 earnings year over year, followed by a 13.2% growth in the subsequent year [13]

稳定币发行商Circle(CRCL)涨9.2%，报82.41美元。消息买三，Visa宣布在美国推出USDC交割服务，标 志着稳定币在主流金融服务中的整合取得重大进展。美国的发卡机构和收单机构合作伙伴现在可以使用 Circle的USDC与Visa进行交割。(格隆汇) ...

Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16. Visa to Utilize Layer-1 Blockchain Arc Visa has hit a major milestone in the company’s stablecoin settlement pilot program and strategy to modernize its settlement layer underpinning global commerce. By leveraging the ...

Tether announced it has led an $8 million investment in Speed1, Inc., a payments infrastructure company building global settlement rails using the Bitcoin Lightning Network and stablecoins. The funding round also included participation from Ego Death Capital. The investment aligns with Tether’s broader push to expand real-world payment use cases for USDT while supporting Bitcoin-native financial infrastructure. Speed focuses on allowing instant low-cost payments by combining Lightning’s high-speed transa ...

Hong Kong-based payments fintech RedotPay has raised a $107 million in a Series B round as it scales stablecoin-powered payments across more than 100 countries, betting that blockchain rails can compete directly with traditional cross-border finance. The oversubscribed round, led by Goodwater Capital with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital, and Circle Ventures, brings RedotPay’s total capital raised in 2025 to $194 million, it said in a release. RedotPay said it now serves more than ...

SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE:ITAUCL) announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Multicaja S.A. and Iswitch S.A., companies operating in Chile under the Klap Brand. The agreement was formalized through a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) entered by Itaú and the current shareholders of Klap. The purchase price is CLP 40 billion, subject to customary adjustments for this type of transaction. Through this acquisition, Itaú Chile will strengthen its val ...

Visa Inc. announced on Tuesday it is set to allow stablecoin-based settlement across its US payments network broadening its suite of crypto-related services. The payments giant will allow US financial institutions to settle transactions using Circle Internet Group Inc.’s USDC stablecoin over the Solana blockchain. Faster Settlement for U.S. Banks? By allowing USDC settlement, Visa said it is offering banks and fintechs faster funds movement over blockchain networks, seven-day availability, and improved ...

MassPay has announced the integration of Visa Direct into its proprietary orchestration platform, aiming to streamline and accelerate cross-border payouts for businesses. This move enables fast payments to cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets in over 200 markets. Traditionally, companies paying gig workers, marketplace sellers, or independent contractors across borders face a complex and slow process. Managing multiple relationships with banks, payment processors, and compliance providers in diffe ...