Visa’s Annualized Stablecoin Settlement Volume Surpasses $25 Billion…

📊 Visa’s Annualized Stablecoin Settlement Volume Surpasses $25 Billion, Up 10x Year Over Year! According to PANews on October 29, global payments giant Visa revealed during its Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings call that its annualized stablecoin settlement volume has exceeded $25 billion, representing approximately 10-fold year-over-year growth. The expansion highlights the growing role of stablecoins in global payments and settlement infrastructure. 🌐 Stablecoin Payment Network Continues to Expand Visa’s stablecoin settlement platform now supports 10 blockchains and operates across all five regions. The platform is available in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Visa also reported more than 300 partners in its partnership pipeline, further supporting the integration of stablecoins with existing payment systems. 💵 Open USD Circulating Supply Exceeds $800 Million Open USD launched on September 30, and its circulating supply surpassed $800 million as of October 15. As stablecoin infrastructure develops, on-chain settlement, cross-border transfers, and digital asset payments are attracting increasing attention. 💳 Stablecoin-Linked Card Programs See Strong Growth Visa now has more than 225 stablecoin-linked card programs, representing year-over-year growth of over 70%. Related transaction volume has increased by more than 150%, with coverage across over 50 countries and approximately 5 million cards. 📈 Industry Outlook Visa’s rapid growth in stablecoin settlement reflects deeper integration between traditional payment networks and blockchain technology. From settlement infrastructure to stablecoin-linked cards, real-world payment applications continue to expand. Future progress, however, will depend on regulatory developments, market demand, and infrastructure maturity. #Visa #Stablecoin #Blockchain #DigitalPayments #Web3