Visa Expands U.S. Network to Support Stablecoin Settlements

According to ChainCatcher, payment giant Visa is opening its U.S. network to support stablecoin settlements, aiming to expand its cryptocurrency-related products and services. Visa will allow U.S. institutions to use Circle Internet Group Inc.'s USDC tokens for transaction settlements via the Solana blockchain. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first institutions to utilize this service.