Visa Partners with Aquanow to Expand Stablecoin Settlements in CEMA

Visa is intensifying its focus on stablecoins by launching a new Stablecoins Advisory Practice aimed at assisting fintech, banks, and businesses in implementing stablecoin solutions.

Visa introduced a fiat-to-stablecoin pilot program in November 2025, enabling businesses to make fiat payments to stablecoin wallets.
The GENIUS Act, passed in July 2025, has spurred business interest in issuing stablecoins.
Companies like YouTube now allow creators to accept regulated stablecoin payments such as PayPal’s PYUSD.
Visa's stablecoin advisory serves clients like VyStar Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union, offering support in strategy, technology, operations, and implementation.
Stablecoin use cases include cross-border payments and B2B transactions, with some companies adopting stablecoins post-advisory engagement.
The advisory practice aims to expand to hundreds of clients over time.
Visa partnered with Aquanow to enhance stablecoin settlements across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This partnership integrates Visa’s network with Aquanow’s infrastructure, facilitating transactions using stablecoins such as USDC.
This integration aims to lower costs and speed up settlements for financial institutions.