Visa Extends Settlement Services to Three More Stablecoins and Two Prominent Blockchains, broadening their cryptocurrency support.
Visa Embraces Stablecoins and Blockchain Networks for Global Payments
Visa, the global payments giant, has expanded its support for stablecoins and blockchain networks, adding three new stablecoins and two new blockchain networks to its payment platform [1][2][3].
The new stablecoins include PayPal USD (PYUSD), Global Dollar (USDG), and euro-backed EURC. USDG and PYUSD are issued by Paxos, with USDG launched in Europe under the new MiCA regulatory framework, while PYUSD is PayPal’s digital currency [2][3].
Visa's integration of Avalanche and Stellar networks aims to improve the speed, scalability, and interoperability of its blockchain-based payments [2]. This move brings Visa’s total supported stablecoins to four and blockchain networks to four, including existing support for USD Coin (USDC) on Ethereum and Solana [3].
Visa's head of crypto, Cuy Sheffield, highlighted these updates as part of building “world class onchain treasury capabilities” to support a “multi-stablecoin, multi-chain world” [3]. Rubail Birwadker, Visa's Global Head of Growth Products and Strategic Partnerships, emphasized the transformative potential of trusted stablecoins in global money movement [3].
In Q2 2025, Visa processed over $200 million in stablecoin transactions, representing a 9.5% increase from prior periods, as growing adoption is fueled by clearer regulation and market acceptance [1]. This expansion aligns with major regulatory developments, including the GENIUS Act in the U.S. and MiCA in Europe, enabling safer and broader use of stablecoins within Visa’s ecosystem [3].
Meanwhile, the GENIUS Act, which provides regulatory clarity for stablecoins, has passed the Senate and is expected to pass the House. This legislation is expected to further boost stablecoin adoption [3].
Visa's strategic push to innovate and scale digital asset payments globally, widen financial inclusion, and create a more flexible and efficient cross-border payment infrastructure is evident in these moves [1][2][3].
In other news, PulseChain adoption is rising as Ethereum projects migrate to its faster, cheaper blockchain [4]. The memecoin 'SATOSHI' has launched its first presale, heralding the return of Satoshi Nakamoto's vision [5]. Ancient Bitcoin is springing to life, signaling potential sell-side pressure [6]. Arthur Hayes-backed altcoin is outpacing the crypto market amid a new partnership with Anchorage Digital [7].
References: 1. Visa expands crypto settlement options by adding support to three new stablecoins 2. Visa integrates Circle's euro-backed stablecoin, EURC 3. Visa's Global Head of Growth Products and Strategic Partnerships on the company's crypto plans 4. PulseChain adoption rises as Ethereum projects migrate to its faster, cheaper blockchain 5. Memecoin 'SATOSHI' launches first presale, heralding the return of Satoshi Nakamoto's vision 6. Ancient Bitcoin springing to life, signaling potential sell-side pressure 7. Arthur Hayes-backed altcoin outpaces crypto market amid launch of new partnership with Anchorage Digital
Cryptocurrency's growing adoption is evident as Visa, a leader in finance technology, integrates new stablecoins like PayPal USD, Global Dollar, and euro-backed EURC into its payment platform, aiming to create a more efficient cross-border cryptocurrency network using blockchain technology. This move follows the integration of Avalanche and Stellar networks, which are expected to improve speed and scalability.
