On November 27, 2025, Visa, a global payments leader, announced a strategic partnership with AquaNow, a digital asset infrastructure firm, to leverage stablecoins for enhancing cross-border financial transactions. The collaboration focuses on using USD Coin (USDC) to enable near-instant settlements, reducing the traditional delays of days to minutes and lowering operational friction.
This move signals Visa's deepening commitment to blockchain technology, building on previous pilots with USDC on the Ethereum blockchain. AquaNow provides the technical backbone for blockchain-based settlement layers, supporting higher transaction volumes and 24/7 operations without reliance on traditional banking hours. The partnership aims to improve liquidity flows, cash cycle management, and competitive advantage for businesses by offering faster, more transparent payment rails.
The industry-wide shift toward digital-first solutions is accelerating, with this collaboration expected to encourage broader corporate adoption of stablecoins. Visa's infrastructure and global reach, combined with AquaNow's blockchain expertise, create a foundation for scalable financial innovation, potentially transforming how institutions handle international transfers.
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