Visa Launches Stablecoin Payout Pilot for Freelancers Globally
Visa has rolled out a pilot program that uses blockchain technology to enable instant stablecoin payouts to gig workers and businesses across the globe. The initiative aims to shorten settlement times and simplify cross-border flows by routing payouts through digital-asset rails while leveraging Visa’s existing payments network. The pilot underscores growing TradFi interest in tokenized settlement mechanisms.
For freelancers and companies that rely on fast, low-friction payments, the pilot could cut wait times and reduce conversion steps, though custody, onramps, and regulatory compliance remain practical hurdles. As a test rather than a full product launch, the program will be watched for how it integrates fiat endpoints, the user experience for recipients, and whether it scales beyond pilot partners and jurisdictions.