Visa tests private stablecoin settlement with Brale, Canton

In recent developments, visa is testing private stablecoin settlement on Canton with Brale, exploring whether institutions can use blockchain without exposing sensitive transaction data. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Crossmint enables Visa card payments for AI agents and autonomous commerce

In recent developments, the new API lets AI agents make purchases with eligible Visa cards using tokenized credentials and spending controls, expanding payment options for autonomous software. Looking closer, market…

Visa Invests in Replit to Bring Secure Payments Into AI Agents and Apps

In recent developments, visa has invested in Replit as the companies work to bring secure payment tools into AI-built applications and software agents. The partnership comes as Replit expands its…

Russia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Be…

In recent developments, the statements by Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, are supported by the low adoption of these cards in the Russian…

Bank of Canada to bring stablecoin rules in 2027 with US Clarity Act on the b…

In recent developments, bank of Canada stablecoin regulations could arrive in mid or late 2027, pushing the detailed rulebook later into the same year that Canada’s government has already marked…

Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume

In recent developments, stablecoin transaction volume has surpassed Visa in raw terms, Binance Research said, signaling rapid growth in blockchain-based payments. The data highlights expanding adoption, though much of the…

Visa Joins Stripe’s Tempo Payments Network as ‘Anchor’ Validator

In recent developments, visa joins Stripe and Zodia Custody by Standard Chartered as the first external validators for the Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Visa unveils commerce platform enabling autonomous AI shopping

In recent developments, visa is rolling out a platform that helps merchants make their product inventories discoverable and purchasable by AI agents. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Visa and Stripe-backed Tempo launch tools for AI agents on same day

In recent developments, aI agent users received new tools from Visa and the Stripe-backed Tempo to provide a new way for agentic payments to take place online. Looking closer, market…

Visa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct

In recent developments, visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…