Travel and Leisure Travel and Leisure
Thu, May 1, 2025
[ Last Thursday ] - BBC
Everton v Ipswich Town
[ Last Thursday ] - BBC
Wolves news: Have your say
Wed, April 30, 2025

Visa launches stablecoin payments in Latin America in major advance for crypto


Published on 2025-04-30 15:06:33 - Fortune
  Print publication without navigation

  • The service will rely on Bridge's stablecoin tools and will roll out in places like Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.

Visa has launched a stablecoin payment program in Latin America, marking a significant advancement for cryptocurrency adoption in the region. The initiative, starting in countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico, allows businesses to accept payments in USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, through Visa's network. This move is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reducing the cost of cross-border transactions, leveraging the blockchain technology's speed and transparency. The program is facilitated through partnerships with local fintech companies and cryptocurrency platforms, positioning Visa at the forefront of integrating traditional financial systems with the burgeoning crypto economy.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/04/30/visa-launches-stablecoin-payments-in-latin-america-in-major-advance-for-crypto/ ]