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Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments
16.1.2026
Artemis research shows crypto credit and debit card spending is now rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, with Visa capturing most on-chain volume through early infrastructure partnerships
BVNK to Power Stablecoin Payments for Visa Direct
15.1.2026
BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts. BVNK and Visa announce a strategic partnership on 14 January in San Francisco under which BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa’s $1.7 trillion money‑movement...
Visa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct
14.1.2026
Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets
Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts
14.1.2026
The new feature lets companies send money to digital wallets instantly, even outside banking hours
Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation
9.1.2026
The raise values Rain at $1.95 billion after 30-fold card growth in 2025, with the Visa-linked platform planning expansion across multiple continents
Visa crypto card spending soars 525% in 2025
5.1.2026
Dune Analytics data reveals a surge from $14.6 million to $91.3 million in net spend across Visa's key crypto cards, led by EtherFi, in 2025.
Binance confirms Visa, Mastercard withdrawal pause for Ukrainian users
30.12.2025
Binance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts
Visa Backs Stablecoin as U.S. Banks Use USDC on Solana
17.12.2025
What to Know Visa has launched USDC stablecoin settlement in the US, allowing banks to settle transactions on…
Visa Expands US Settlement Rails With USDC for Institutional Payments
16.12.2025
Visa said on Tuesday that it has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities in the United States, allowing select issuer and acquirer partners to settle obligations using Circle’s dollar-pegged USDC. Visa Adds Stablecoin Settlement Option for U.S. Banking Partners Visa’s latest move marks...
Visa launches USDC settlement for US banks on Solana blockchain
16.12.2025
Visa launched USDC settlement for US financial institutions, starting with Cross River and Lead Bank on Solana, with a wider rollout planned for 2026
Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot
16.12.2025
Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, which are settling with Visa in USDC over the Solana blockchain
Visa Targets Banks and Fintechs With Stablecoin Advisory Launch as Adoption Pressure Tightens
16.12.2025
Visa is moving deeper into stablecoin-powered payments as adoption surges, launching a new advisory practice to help banks, fintechs, and enterprises design, assess, and deploy stablecoin strategies across global payment and treasury operations. Visa Positions Stablecoins at Core of Future Payments...
Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director
9.12.2025
Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)...
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
3.12.2025
Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion in the past 90 days as a growing alternative to traditional settlement networks, but its global merchant adoption remains only a fraction of international giants
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
3.12.2025
Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion in the past 90 days as a growing alternative to traditional settlement networks, but its global merchant adoption remains only a fraction of international giants
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
3.12.2025
Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion in the past 90 days as a growing alternative to traditional settlement networks, but its global merchant adoption remains only a fraction of the international giants
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
3.12.2025
Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion in the past 90 days as a growing alternative to traditional settlement networks, but its global merchant adoption remains only a fraction of the international giants
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
3.12.2025
Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion in the past 90 days as a growing alternative to traditional settlement networks, but its global merchant adoption remains only a fraction of the international giants
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
3.12.2025
Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion in the past 90 days as a growing alternative to traditional settlement networks, but its global merchant adoption remains only a fraction of the international giants
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
3.12.2025
Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion in the past 90 days as a growing alternative to traditional settlement networks, but its global merchant adoption remains only a fraction of the international giants