Crypto exchange Lemon rolled out a Visa credit card in Argentina that lets users lock BTC as collateral to obtain peso credit lines without selling their coins.
BVNK has partnered with Visa to provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling pre-funded stablecoin payouts to recipients' wallets in select approved markets. The partnership was announced 14 January in San Francisco and taps Visa’s $1.7 trillion money-movement network.
Visa has partnered with crypto bank BVNK to enable companies to send stablecoin payouts instantly to digital wallets, including outside regular banking hours. The feature targets faster payroll, vendor and cross-border transfers by removing reliance on traditional settlement windows.
Solana has appointed a former Visa executive to lead its capital markets expansion, signaling a renewed push to tokenize traditional equities and attract institutional flows. The move complements partnerships with platforms like xStocks as the network accelerates efforts to migrate capital markets on‑chain.
Binance said on Dec. 30, 2025 that it has suspended Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian customers who used Bifinity services, attributing the move to regulatory changes. The pause affects fiat card exits and could force users to seek alternative withdrawal options.
Visa will let U.S. banks settle transactions in USDC on Solana after a $3.5 billion pilot, with Cross River Bank and Lead Bank among the initial participants. The move signals deeper integration between stablecoins and traditional payment rails.
Visa has launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice to support businesses in adopting and using stablecoins for payments and treasury. The new unit will provide guidance on integration, compliance and operational design.
Visa has partnered with crypto infrastructure provider Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement across the CEMEA region, aiming to cut cross-border costs and reduce operational friction. The move signals further mainstreaming of on-chain payment rails for regional transactions.
Wirex and Stellar have enabled on‑chain Visa settlement using USDC and EURC for more than seven million Wirex users. The integration brings dual stablecoin settlement to card rails, aiming to speed up payouts and reduce settlement friction.
Visa has started trials that let U.S. businesses pay in fiat while recipients receive USD-backed USDC stablecoins, aiming to accelerate cross-border and same-day payouts. The pilot reflects growing interest from major payment networks in tokenized dollars.