Visa Advances Its Strategy for Stablecoin Payments

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

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Source: Benzinga

Updated: Dec 16 2025

Visa Launches USDC Settlement: Visa Inc. has introduced USDC settlement in the U.S., allowing issuer and acquirer partners to settle transactions using Circle's USDC stablecoin, marking a significant step in modernizing global commerce settlement.
Benefits of USDC Settlement: This initiative enables faster fund transfers, operational resilience during weekends and holidays, and does not change the consumer card experience, enhancing treasury efficiency for financial institutions.
Initial Banking Participants: Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first to settle with Visa using USDC on the Solana blockchain, with plans for broader U.S. availability by 2026.
Expansion into Digital Payments: Visa has launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice to further its digital payments strategy, with an annualized settlement activity reaching $3.5 billion as the stablecoin market grows.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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