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…
Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation
In recent developments, 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. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Visa crypto card spending soars 525% in 2025
In recent developments, 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. Looking closer,…
Binance confirms Visa, Mastercard withdrawal pause for Ukrainian users
In recent developments, binance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
Visa Expands US Settlement Rails With USDC for Institutional Payments
In recent developments, 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…
Visa launches USDC settlement for US banks on Solana blockchain
In recent developments, visa launched USDC settlement for US financial institutions, starting with Cross River and Lead Bank on Solana, with a wider rollout planned for 2026. Looking closer, market…
