Visa announced a significant expansion of its pilot payment program in stablecoins: starting December 16, 2025, American banks and fintech companies can settle with the Visa network using USDC from Circle. This allows issuing and acquiring partners to use stablecoins instead of traditional fiat currency.
The first participants were Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, which are already conducting transactions in USDC through the Solana blockchain. The volume of the pilot program reached $3.5 billion on an annualized basis. Benefits: instant fund movement, transactions 7 days a week, better liquidity, and operational resilience.
The launch in the USA became possible due to a favorable regulatory climate. Visa plans to support Circle's Arc blockchain and launch its own validator. Widespread adoption is expected throughout 2026.
This step confirms the integration of stablecoins into traditional finance, making payments faster and more efficient.
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