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Stablecoin and Tokenization Expansion

VISA INC. · 2026-08-18 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text

On August 18, 2026, Visa was reportedly seeking a new stablecoin settlement partner after Mastercard acquired BVNK earlier in the month. The prospective partner would replace BVNK and provide multi-regional licensing capabilities. The report indicates Visa is prioritizing broader jurisdictional coverage for stablecoin settlement operations, but did not disclose transaction value or implementation timing.

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