Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlements with 3 Coins and 2 New Blockchains

Visa is broadening its crypto settlement infrastructure by integrating three additional stablecoins—PayPal USD (PYUSD), USDG, and EURC—alongside two new blockchain networks, Stellar and Avalanche. These additions expand Visa’s existing support beyond Ethereum and Solana, reinforcing its role in facilitating global stablecoin-based transactions across four blockchains and four stablecoins [1]. The move aligns with the company’s broader strategy to enhance digital asset integration and improve cross-border payment efficiency.

The newly added stablecoins are fiat-backed, with PYUSD and USDG pegged to the U.S. dollar and EURC to the euro. These are issued by established entities like PayPal and Paxos, which recently highlighted their collaboration with Visa on social media [2]. Visa’s leadership has stressed the importance of building a multi-chain and multi-coin infrastructure to meet the growing demand for digital currency-based transactions. Rubail Birwadker, Visa’s Global Head of Growth Products and Strategic Partnerships, emphasized that stablecoins are secure, scalable, and cross-platform, making them a powerful tool for transforming global financial flows [3].

The integration of EURC is particularly relevant for European businesses and cross-border merchants, as it allows payments to be settled in both U.S. dollars and euros. This flexibility is expected to streamline international transactions and reduce the friction often associated with traditional banking systems [4]. Visa has also been testing stablecoin-based transactions on its Visa Direct platform, focusing on emerging markets where local financial infrastructure may be less developed [5]. This strategy is aimed at providing faster, more cost-effective alternatives to conventional money transfers.

Visa’s expansion into Stellar and Avalanche is seen as a strategic move to increase interoperability and broaden the reach of its stablecoin settlement platform. The company has already started extending these services to Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with Yellow Card, a leading African crypto platform, playing a key role in this initiative. The collaboration aims to enhance cross-border payments and strengthen financial systems in developing markets [6].

Looking ahead, Visa plans to incorporate more stablecoins and blockchain solutions into its platform, ensuring they are as scalable and reliable as traditional card payments. The firm’s CEO, Ryan McInerney, has highlighted that stablecoins have the potential to address inefficiencies in the global financial system by offering faster and more affordable cross-border payment solutions [7].

This progression underscores Visa’s ambition to become a leader in stablecoin integration and crypto innovation. By supporting a diverse range of stablecoins and blockchains, Visa is positioning itself at the forefront of the digital asset movement, enabling more developers, fintechs, and merchants to leverage the benefits of programmable and interoperable money.

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[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/visa-expands-stablecoin-settlements-3-coins-2-blockchains-2508/

[2] https://twitter.com/Paxos/status/171****000000000000

[3] https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/07/31/visa-expands-settlement-platform-to-stellar-avalanche-adds-support-for-3-stablecoins

[4] https://coincentral.com/visa-supercharges-stablecoin-network-with-pyusd-eurc-usdg-across-ethereum-solana-avalanche-stellar/

[5] https://news.bitcoin.com/visa-supports-more-stablecoins-in-push-for-scalable-global-blockchain-payments/

[6] https://www.ainvest.com/news/visa-expands-blockchain-network-support-stablecoins-blockchains-2508/