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Visa powers most crypto card programs, which processed $759 million in monthly stablecoin spending as of August 2026, a 2.5x year-over-year increase.
Visa is a company that plays a significant role in the crypto payments sector, powering the majority of crypto card programs. These programs collectively processed $759 million in stablecoin spending on a monthly basis as of August 2026. This figure represents a substantial 2.5x increase in spending compared to the previous year. Visa's involvement underscores its position in facilitating the use of stablecoins for everyday transactions.
Overview
Visa is a company that plays a significant role in the crypto payments sector, powering the majority of crypto card programs. These programs collectively processed $759 million in stablecoin spending on a monthly basis as of August 2026. This figure represents a substantial 2.5x increase in spending compared to the previous year. Visa's involvement underscores its position in facilitating the use of stablecoins for everyday transactions.
Recent developments
As of August 7, 2026, Visa powers most crypto card programs, which collectively process $759 million in stablecoin spending monthly. This represents a 2.5x year-over-year increase in spending.
Historical context
The August 2026 report on crypto card spending highlights Visa's role in the growing stablecoin transaction volume, with monthly spending reaching $759 million.
Outlook
How will Visa's role in powering crypto card programs evolve with continued growth in stablecoin spending? What impact will the increasing adoption of crypto cards have on Visa's broader business?
Latest coverage
20 storiesVisa, BILL and Billtrust are piloting trusted AI agents that complete approved invoice payments through supplier portals.
Visa says Inyo Global is the first enabler to bring its stablecoin-enabled Visa Direct prefunding into production for eligible clients.
CINCINNATI – A foreign national currently in the United States on an H-1B work visa was arrested by federal agents on charges alleging he accessed and downloaded child pornography.
The expanded participant group includes Visa, Mastercard and the World Bank Group, with work focused on cross-border settlement frameworks and interoperability.
Axios had reported that the companies were in late-stage talks. The post Fireblocks Calls $2.5 Billion Visa Takeover Rumor ‘Not True’ appeared first on Unchained .
Visa's potential acquisition of Fireblocks could reshape crypto custody dynamics, influence stablecoin infrastructure, and impact market valuations. The post Visa reportedly in talks to acquire crypto custody firm Fireblocks for about $2.5 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Timeline
80 recorded events- 27 Oct 2026DevelopmentVisa’s Agent Payment Pilot Highlights the Next Question for Crypto Wallets
Visa, BILL and Billtrust are piloting trusted AI agents that complete approved invoice payments through supplier portals.
- 27 Oct 2026ApprovalVisa’s Agent Payment Pilot Highlights the Next Question for Crypto Wallets
Visa, BILL and Billtrust are piloting trusted AI agents that complete approved invoice payments through supplier portals.
- 27 Oct 2026DevelopmentVisa’s Stablecoin Funding Moves Beyond the Pilot Stage
Visa says Inyo Global is the first enabler to bring its stablecoin-enabled Visa Direct prefunding into production for eligible clients.
- 23 Oct 2026DevelopmentSingapore, Malaysia and Thailand central banks expand cross-border stablecoin initiative involving Ripple, Visa and Mastercard
Malaysia and Thailand have joined Singapore's BLOOM initiative for cross-border stablecoin and tokenized deposit settlement.
- 23 Oct 2026EnforcementIndian foreign national arrested on child pornography charges
CINCINNATI – A foreign national currently in the United States on an H-1B work visa was arrested by federal agents on charges alleging he accessed and downloaded child pornography.
- 23 Oct 2026DevelopmentMalaysia and Thailand Join Singapore’s BLOOM Digital-Money Initiative
The expanded participant group includes Visa, Mastercard and the World Bank Group, with work focused on cross-border settlement frameworks and interoperability.
- 23 Oct 2026EnforcementMalaysia and Thailand Join Singapore’s BLOOM Digital
The expanded participant group includes Visa, Mastercard and the World Bank Group, with work focused on cross-border settlement frameworks and interoperability.
- 22 Oct 2026AcquisitionFireblocks Calls $2.5 Billion Visa Takeover Rumor ‘Not True’
Axios had reported that the companies were in late-stage talks. The post Fireblocks Calls $2.5 Billion Visa Takeover Rumor ‘Not True’ appeared first on Unchained .
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