Visa Doubles Down on Stablecoins: Avalanche and Stellar Join the Payments Revolution
Visa just supercharged its crypto game—and traditional banks might want to start sweating.
The payments giant just rolled out expanded stablecoin support, adding Avalanche and Stellar to its blockchain arsenal. No more begging for scraps from legacy rails—these networks now get a VIP pass to Visa's settlement infrastructure.
Why it matters: Visa's playing 4D chess while banks still struggle with checkers. By embracing programmable money, they're quietly building the plumbing for a future where 'slow and expensive' isn't the default setting for cross-border payments.
The cynical take: Watch how fast Wall Street 'discovers' blockchain now that Visa's stamp of approval gives cover for institutional FOMO. Funny how innovation moves at light speed when there's revenue on the table.
