Visa Adds Stellar to Stablecoin Settlement Network
Visa has quietly made a major move by integrating Stellar into its stablecoin settlement system, a development that puts the blockchain side-by-side with Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche.
The upgrade allows Visa to process stablecoin payments across four networks, using assets like PYUSD, EURC, and USDG.
This is a meaningful infrastructure win for Stellar, a network that has long positioned itself as a serious player in cross-border payments.
With Visa’s backing, Stellar-based settlements could become faster and cheaper for global partners—delivering on a promise the project has pushed since 2014.
Yet, markets barely noticed. XLM hovered near $0.419 despite the announcement, underscoring the disconnect between price action and long-term adoption.
While XRP remains excluded from Visa’s U.S. framework, Stellar just secured a seat at the table—whether capital inflows follow is still to be seen.
Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 10,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.
