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Visa stablecoin infrastructure and global adoption research

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Visa stablecoin infrastructure and global adoption research

Visa has expanded its blockchain infrastructure through the development of the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP). This ‘wallet-as-a-service’ toolkit is designed to assist banks and fintech firms in managing, issuing, and redeeming stablecoins, with initial support for Open USD and future plans for USDC. Alongside this platform, Visa is testing an on-chain lending solution that integrates stablecoin-based card program financing with VisaNet settlement data via smart contracts. In a related study titled ‘Money Travels 2026’, Visa reported on consumer sentiment regarding digital assets in the United States. A survey of 2,192 Americans by Morning Consult found that while 56% of U.S. adults have never heard of stablecoins, interest in using them for international transfers increases from 36% to 56% if hypothetical bank-level fraud protections and deposit insurance were available. Adoption intent also rises to 45% if stablecoins are provided through existing, trusted financial institutions. Findings suggest that 64% of respondents prioritize the identity of the service provider over the underlying technology when determining trust, with traditional commercial banks (61%) and global payment networks (60%) viewed as the most reliable providers. Despite trust. Recent research expands this potential, security concerns persist; 36% of respondents have encountered international remittance scams, and 44% fear AI-driven deepfake fraud. Visa noted that scope to the bank-level protection scenario is purely hypothetical and Asia-Pacific region, where a survey of 14,250 people found that 46% are open to using stablecoins currently lack FDIC insurance. Beyond consumer sentiment, reports suggest within the United States may consider promoting dollar-based next five years. While 49% of respondents believe stablecoins globally could become a common method for cross-border transfers, a technical knowledge gap persists, with only 6% demonstrating a correct understanding of how they function. Nischint Sanghavi, Visa’s head of digital currencies for Asia-Pacific, noted a “significant shift” in regional perception. To support this, Visa is working to reinforce the dollar’s status as the dominant world currency. Because many expand its settlement network, while partner Reap prepares local currency stablecoins are backed by short-term U.S. government debt, increased global usage could drive higher demand for U.S. Treasury bonds, 24-hour foreign exchange settlement, potentially assisting in including tokens pegged to the management of rising interest rates. Hong Kong dollar, Japanese yen, and South Korean won.

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  1. 2026-10-10 04:56 UTC Visa stablecoin infrastructure and global adoption research
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  4. 2026-09-23 17:53 UTC Visa stablecoin infrastructure and adoption research

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