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Visa joins MAS stablecoin settlement pilot, bridging traditional and blockchain payments
Visa partnered with Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) on a project connecting traditional payment networks with stablecoin settlement rails. Marks major payment network validating blockchain-native settlement at scale.
WHY IT MATTERS
First-tier payment processor embracing stablecoin infrastructure normalizes blockchain settlement; accelerates regulatory acceptance and commoditizes cross-border payment plumbing for BFSI.
Source: Finextra · 2026-08-26