Summary
Visa introduced the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), a stablecoin infrastructure integrating wallet-as-a-service, payment network, treasury management, and risk controls. Initially supporting Open USD (OUSD), VSP lets banks, fintechs, and crypto firms mint, transfer, and redeem stablecoins in a sing…
Key points
- Reveals how a traditional payment leader creates a stablecoin business model, bringing new payment options and competitive pressure for institutions, merchants, and consumers.
- Leveraging its vast network, Visa’s stablecoin platform could revolutionize cross-border payments and commercial settlement, reshaping the stablecoin landscape.
- Businesses and merchants can access stablecoin payments via existing banking relationships, lowering cross-border costs; existing stablecoins like USDC face more choice, and consumers may enjoy lower fees.
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