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Visa has expanded its push into blockchain-based payments by integrating additional networks into its stablecoin settlement program, signaling a shift toward mainstream adoption of onchain finance and highlighting how traditional payment providers are embracing blockchain infrastructure to improve speed and efficiency.
Visa added five new blockchains to its settlement pilot: Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo. The company already supports Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana, and Stellar. With the latest additions, Visa’s settlement pilot now integrates nine networks in total.
Visa said the multi-chain approach gives partners flexibility to select networks that match their operational needs, allowing developers and institutions to access diverse infrastructure options within Visa’s ecosystem. The company also framed the move as a way to simplify a fragmented blockchain landscape.
Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot has grown rapidly in recent months. The program is now operating at a $7 billion annualized run rate, representing a 50% increase compared to the previous quarter.
Visa attributed the growth to rising confidence from financial institutions and fintech companies, alongside increasing demand for stablecoin transactions across global markets. The company noted that stablecoins can offer faster settlement times and lower transaction costs than traditional systems.
Visa also expanded its stablecoin initiatives across multiple regions, including Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
Visa continues to position its stablecoin efforts as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain systems. The company aims to deliver reliability, security, and scalability across both environments.
Visa also supports over 130 stablecoin-linked card programs worldwide. In addition, the integration of multiple blockchains is intended to improve interoperability, enabling partners to move liquidity across ecosystems more efficiently and giving businesses more control over how they manage digital assets.
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