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Global payments leader Visa Inc. has deepened its engagement with digital assets by partnering with BVNK, the UK-headquartered stablecoin infrastructure provider, to bring stablecoin funding and payout capabilities into its Visa Direct real-time payment network. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating programmable digital money into mainstream commercial payouts and treasury operations.
Under the expanded collaboration, which builds on Visa Ventures’ strategic investment in BVNK in May 2025, select Visa Direct clients will be able to pre-fund business payouts using stablecoins rather than relying solely on traditional fiat currencies and send payouts directly into recipients’ stablecoin wallets. The underlying goal is to accelerate processing times, enhance liquidity flexibility, and support digital-first payment experiences for corporate use-cases, marketplaces, and gig-economy platforms.
Visa Direct is a global real-time money movement network handling about US $1.7 trillion in transactions annually. Integrating BVNK infrastructure into this network allows transactions funded in stablecoins to settle near instantaneously potentially outside traditional banking hours and be received directly in compatible digital wallets. This shift could materially reduce settlement delays and provide businesses with more choice in how they manage and disburse funds.
Key Benefits and Business Use Cases
Faster cross-border payouts: Stablecoin rails can significantly reduce latency in international disbursements compared to correspondent banking, enhancing global payroll and supplier payments.Flexible funding options: Businesses can choose stablecoin or fiat funding for payouts, while recipients receive digital asset balances directly in wallets.Improved liquidity and settlement: Real-time settlement with blockchain-based assets helps firms optimise cash flow and treasury operations.
This partnership underscores the broader trend of stablecoins transitioning from speculative tokens into foundational payment infrastructure. Industry observers note that major financial institutions and payment networks are increasingly exploring stablecoins for faster settlements, reduced costs, and expanded service offerings for corporate and consumer clients alike.
The rollout will initially focus on markets with strong demand for digital asset payments, with wider global availability expected throughout 2026 as technical deployments mature and regulatory frameworks evolve.
Overall, Visa and BVNK collaboration signals a notable push toward embedding blockchain-native value rails within established financial networks helping bridge traditional payments and emerging digital money ecosystems.

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Visa, one of the largest payment corporations in the world, has just announced an important step in the effort to integrate blockchain technology into the global financial system. The company is currently testing a new service in the U.S., allowing businesses to send money directly from fiat accounts to cryptocurrency wallets using stablecoins, particularly USDC. This move is not only a technological expansion but also a strategy to address the demand for faster and more efficient payments in the digital age.