#Visa has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset company Aquanow to utilize stablecoins (such as USDC) for payment processing in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. The main goal of this collaboration is to significantly reduce costs and shorten the settlement time for international transfers, achieving 24/7 payment liquidity while bypassing the traditional multi-intermediary banking system.

Stablecoins are rapidly transitioning from crypto-native tools to mainstream financial solutions. This trend is further supported by major traditional financial institutions: for example, the German stock exchange Deutsche Börse is preparing to integrate euro-backed stablecoins into its custody and settlement infrastructure. Although the regulatory framework is still under discussion, the clear institutional push from giants like Visa indicates that stablecoins are becoming a core modern solution for efficient global payment systems. $USDC

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