2026-01-18 19:27:22

Visa has just taken a crucial step in its blockchain integration. The payments giant has formed a technical partnership with BVNK to connect stablecoins to its global infrastructure Visa Direct.

This collaboration marks a turning point: stablecoin-based payments can now pass through one of the largest traditional payment networks. It’s not just a technical integration; it’s a bridge between two worlds.

For the crypto ecosystem, this is a strong signal. Stablecoins are gaining legitimacy among institutional players. And for Visa, it’s a way to stay relevant in a changing financial landscape.

The Direct network, which already processes millions of cross-border transactions, can now include stablecoin transactions. This opens up interesting prospects for international payments and remittance, areas where blockchain promises efficiency gains.

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ChainSpy

· 01-21 02:01

OMG, finally, big institutions are taking stablecoins seriously, no longer pretending not to see them. Wait, are Visa and BVNK really trying to share the pie with this move or just doing a PR stunt? Can cross-border transfers really become cheaper? In the end, won't they just be drained by fees?

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ChainBrain

· 01-20 11:57

Visa finally got on board, the spring of stablecoins is here --- It's another story of institutional adoption. Is this time for real? --- Remittance is indeed a killer app, but whether Visa can cut costs by stepping in is the key question --- A bridge between two worlds... sounds good, but I wonder if there will be traffic jams in the middle --- The BVNK partnership is quite strong, given the size of Visa Direct --- So now you can really send money using USDC directly over the Visa network? If this stabilizes, traditional remittance companies will be crying --- Crypto needs this kind of recognition, but don’t get carried away by the hype --- Efficiency gains in the remittance sector are a real necessity, and Visa has finally caught on to this trend

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GateUser-1a2ed0b9

· 01-19 22:29

Visa has finally taken serious action, and now stablecoins are really about to break through the circle.

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SybilAttackVictim

· 01-19 03:36

Finally, Visa is moving... you shouldn't have waited for the end of the world anyway lol

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IronHeadMiner

· 01-18 19:57

Visa has finally gotten on board. It should have been like this a long time ago, or else it would really be left behind by the times.

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ChainPoet

· 01-18 19:56

Visa has finally woken up and is taking stablecoins seriously. This is not just hype; it can truly change the game.

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GasOptimizer

· 01-18 19:51

Wait, Visa Direct can now run stablecoins? This requires a careful calculation—how will the gas cost structure of traditional payment networks change? If it still follows the traditional fee model, then the arbitrage opportunities might disappear. We need on-chain evidence to determine how much the funding efficiency of this matter can actually improve.

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LootboxPhobia

· 01-18 19:50

Visa has finally entered the market, and now stablecoins are really about to take off.

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RugResistant

· 01-18 19:45

Finally, Visa is making moves... but we'll see if it's genuine or just washing.

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