@Visa and @Mastercard express skepticism about stablecoins for everyday payments, citing lack of consumer demand. SoFi reports 63K active crypto accounts, emphasizing urgency in blockchain innovation. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@Visa has launched stablecoin settlement in the U.S. using $USDC on the Solana network, enabling faster daily transaction settlements for banks and fintechs, enhancing treasury efficiency. Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Visa enables US banks to settle transactions using $USDC on the Solana blockchain, partnering with Cross River Bank and Lead Bank to meet rising fintech demand. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Visa is testing a system for direct payments to stablecoin wallets, targeting creators and gig workers, with plans for broader rollout in 2026. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Visa is launching a pre-funding pilot using stablecoins via Visa Direct for cross-border payments, allowing businesses faster access to liquidity without needing large fiat reserves. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@TONFoundation introduces a UAE residency visa via staking $TON, requiring $100K for three years and a $35K fee. Process completed in under 7 weeks, offering 3-4% yield. #Update #Crypto $TON
@Fold partners with @Stripe and @Visa to launch a bitcoin-only rewards credit card, offering 2% back in bitcoin on purchases. Fold shares fell 10% to $3.49. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Visa’s venture arm invests in @BVNK to enhance global payment networks via stablecoin infrastructure, following BVNK’s $50M Series B round. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
@Fold_App partners with @Visa to launch a bitcoin rewards credit card offering up to 2% $BTC back, aiming to drive mainstream crypto adoption. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗ (Source: News.Bitcoin)
Hackers compromised @Visa’s Facebook and actor Dean Norris’ X account to promote fraudulent Solana-based tokens, raising concerns about high-profile social media breaches for crypto scams. Visa’s token scam reached a $6M market cap before a rug pull. #Breaking #Crypto $SOL (-9) ↘
Visa introduces the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) to help banks issue fiat-backed digital tokens by 2025, enhancing blockchain-based financial solutions. $VISA’s initiative enters its sandbox phase, with $BBVA conducting Ethereum-based tests.
