Visa Direct moves USDC prefunding into commercial production with Inyo Global

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Visa Direct launches commercial production of USDC prefunding with Inyo Global, marking its first commercial enabler. The partnership enables real‑time, dollar‑backed stablecoin transfers for merchants, reducing settlement times and fees. By integrating USDC, Visa aims to broaden crypto adoption across its network, potentially boosting transaction volumes and positioning stablecoins as mainstream payment infrastructure.