Visa Storms the Stablecoin Revolution: Four New Tokens, Fourfold Growth, and Global Settlements
The payment giant Visa announced the expansion of support for stablecoins by adding four new tokens on four different blockchains. This was stated by the company's CEO, Ryan McInerney, during the report on the results of the fourth quarter of the 2025 fiscal year.
New Tokens and Settlement Capabilities
The four stablecoins, operating on independent blockchains, will be used for settlements in two fiat currencies. Merchants will have the option to convert funds into more than 25 traditional currencies.
According to McInerney, the decision was made against the backdrop of clear regulatory frameworks for dollar stablecoins in the US, enabling Visa to strengthen its position in the digital payments segment.
Key Growth Metrics
The volume of spending on Visa cards linked to stablecoins has grown fourfold over the year.
Since 2020, the company has processed over $140 billion in cryptocurrency transactions.
More than 130 stablecoin card programs have been launched in 40+ countries.
Western Union Chooses Solana
Simultaneously, the payment system Western Union announced the creation of its own stablecoin network on the Solana blockchain. The USDPT (US Dollar Payment Token) will be issued by Anchorage Digital. The network and token launch is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
Analytical Commentary
The integration of stablecoins by leading payment systems signals a transition of assets from speculative tools to real settlement infrastructure. The fourfold growth of Visa's volume confirms the growing demand for fast and cheap cross-border payments. Western Union's choice of Solana highlights the network's advantages in transaction speed and cost.