Visa Taps Onchain Lending to Finance Stablecoin Card Programs
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Visa pairs payment‑settlement data with on‑chain lending tools, enabling fintechs and stablecoin‑linked card programs to tap blockchain‑based working capital; the initiative targets faster, collateral‑light financing for merchants processing billions in transactions, while leveraging real‑time settlement metrics to reduce risk. This integration could boost stablecoin card adoption, expand crypto‑payment ecosystems, and pressure traditional credit providers.
The payment processor giant is pairing payment settlement data with blockchain lending tools to help fintechs and stablecoin-linked card programs access working capital.