Visa Expands Stablecoin Ecosystem To Include PayPal, Circle

Global digital payment company Visa, has announced plans to enhance its settlement platform by incorporating additional stablecoins and blockchain technologies. 

This decision comes amid a global shift toward a more crypto-friendly landscape. After years of skepticism regarding digital assets, the US recently passed three significant bills aimed at providing a new regulatory framework for the adoption and growth of the sector.

Visa’s Vision For A Multicoin Future 

As detailed in a press release on July 31, Visa will now support two new US dollar-backed stablecoins, including Paypal’s PYUSD and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), as well as the euro-backed EURC, alongside two additional blockchains.

Rubail Birwadker, Visa’s global head of growth products and strategic partnerships, emphasized the company’s vision for a robust, multicoin and multichain infrastructure. 

He stated, “We believe that when stablecoins are trusted, scalable, and interoperable, they can fundamentally transform how money moves around the world.” 

Visa’s collaboration with Paxos marks a pivotal development, enabling the integration of two new dollar-backed stablecoins: Global Dollar and PayPal USD. 

Additionally, the platform will now support the Stellar (XLM) and Avalanche (AVAX) blockchains, joining previously supported networks like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). 

This expansion allows Visa to offer its partners more diverse settlement options, including the ability to transact in both USD- and EUR-backed stablecoins, thereby enhancing its crypto and treasury infrastructure.

Stablecoins Gain Traction In Corporate Finance

The broader context of this announcement is underscored by a recent report from the White House addressing digital asset policy. As reported by Bitcoinist on Wednesday, the document outlines the administration’s approach to digital currencies, including stablecoins and Bitcoin (BTC). 

It warns that a failure to adopt stablecoins could jeopardize the dominance of the US dollar in the global economy. Furthermore, The report advocates for a structured framework for digital finance, suggesting that banking regulators should implement technology-neutral risk frameworks. 

This change would alleviate the punitive treatment banks currently face when engaging with blockchain or digital assets. This, in addition to the newly signed GENIUS Act, which has considerably increased the appeal and interest toward dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies.

The increasing acceptance of stablecoins is evident in their growing appeal within corporate finance. Leaders in the industry, such as Tanner Taddeo, CEO of Stable Sea, and Brett Turner, CEO of Trovata, have highlighted the advantages of stablecoins, particularly their capacity for near-instant settlement and reduced transaction costs. 

Taddeo noted that transferring substantial amounts of money—ranging from $10 million to $30 million—across international borders typically takes three to five business days. However, with stablecoins, such transactions can be completed in as little as four to eight hours.

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