Visa Bridges Worlds: Launches Pilot to Convert Fiat Cash to Stablecoin Pay
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In a significant move to merge traditional and digital finance, Visa has launched a pilot program that acts as a bridge between fiat currency and crypto.
The payments giant now allows businesses to fund payouts from their regular US dollar accounts and send the value as stablecoins directly to a digital wallet.
This new capability, announced at the Web Summit, positions Visa Direct as a conduit for “universal access to money.”
By initially focusing on the globally-minded and gig economies, Visa is betting on a future where payroll and payouts are borderless and instantaneous. The service is expected to become widely available in 2026.
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