About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Key Takeaways Digital wallets, cards and online checkouts keep replacing cash, lifting payment volumes into 2026.Lower interest rates will improve consumer spending and credit conditions across the payments industry.COF, SOFI and OPFI are leveraging tech, scale and innovation to tap long-term payment demand.The global payments industry is gearing up for 2026 with a positive growth environment, driven by the ongoing transition to digital and electronic payment methods. While consumer spending continues to gr ...

Visa is expanding its stablecoin pilot to include settlements in the United States using Circle's USDC on the Solana blockchain.  The expansion will allow U.S. acquirer and issuer partners of the payments giant to settle in USDC, starting with initial banking partners Cross River Bank and Lead Bank. The firm is expecting a broader rollout in 2026.  “Visa is expanding stablecoin settlement because our banking partners are not only asking about it—they’re preparing to use it,” said Visa’s Global Head of Grow ...

Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The Loan on Card program is s ...

Key Takeaways Visa unveiled a global Stablecoins Advisory Practice to help clients plan stablecoin initiatives.It offers guidance on market fit, technology and regulation, and includes training via Visa University.Visa reported stablecoin settlement volume at a $3.5B annualized run rate as of Nov. 30.Visa Inc. (V) just launched a new global Stablecoins Advisory Practice through its Visa Consulting & Analytics division to help banks, fintechs, merchants and other businesses navigate the fast-growing world of ...

稳定币发行商Circle(CRCL)涨9.2%，报82.41美元。消息买三，Visa宣布在美国推出USDC交割服务，标 志着稳定币在主流金融服务中的整合取得重大进展。美国的发卡机构和收单机构合作伙伴现在可以使用 Circle的USDC与Visa进行交割。(格隆汇) ...

SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE:ITAUCL) announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Multicaja S.A. and Iswitch S.A., companies operating in Chile under the Klap Brand. The agreement was formalized through a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) entered by Itaú and the current shareholders of Klap. The purchase price is CLP 40 billion, subject to customary adjustments for this type of transaction. Through this acquisition, Itaú Chile will strengthen its val ...

Visa Inc. announced on Tuesday it is set to allow stablecoin-based settlement across its US payments network broadening its suite of crypto-related services. The payments giant will allow US financial institutions to settle transactions using Circle Internet Group Inc.’s USDC stablecoin over the Solana blockchain. Faster Settlement for U.S. Banks? By allowing USDC settlement, Visa said it is offering banks and fintechs faster funds movement over blockchain networks, seven-day availability, and improved ...

MassPay has announced the integration of Visa Direct into its proprietary orchestration platform, aiming to streamline and accelerate cross-border payouts for businesses. This move enables fast payments to cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets in over 200 markets. Traditionally, companies paying gig workers, marketplace sellers, or independent contractors across borders face a complex and slow process. Managing multiple relationships with banks, payment processors, and compliance providers in diffe ...

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of its Stablecoins Advisory Practice. The new value-added service offering by Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) provides actionable insights and recommendations to guide banks, fintechs, merchants, and businesses of all sizes on market fit, strategy, and implementation.As the stablecoin market cap surpasses $250 billion, Visa’s settlement volume has accelerated, reaching a $3.5 billion an ...