Visa Assumes Governance Role on Canton Network, Aligning with Institutional Blockchain Focus

Visa has joined the Canton Network as a Super Validator, taking on a governance and infrastructure role in the institution-focused blockchain ecosystem. The move marks a departure from Visa's previous blockchain activity, which centered on payment settlement and stablecoin pilots. As a Super Validator, Visa will participate in governance decisions and maintain the network's synchronization infrastructure, giving it a direct voice in protocol development and network upgrades.