Stablecoins are moving beyond their niche status—they are set to go mainstream in 2026! 🚀

Cuy Sheffield, #Visa’s crypto chief, recently confirmed that #Stablecoin settlement volumes on VisaNet have reached an annualized run rate of $4.5B, with significant growth continuing month-over-month. 📈

With over >$270B now in circulation (led by $USDT at ~$187B) and ongoing initiatives like $USDC settlement pilots for banks, Visa is witnessing huge demand, particularly for stablecoin-linked payment cards. 💳

While merchants aren’t accepting stablecoins at scale quite yet, this highlights exactly why reliable infrastructure is critical to bridge the gap between crypto and real-world spending. 🌏

What are the key use cases driving this trend? 🧐 Major drivers include cross-border trade, remittances, financial inclusion, tokenized assets, and #DeFi adoption, with strong activity across LATAM, Southeast Asia, and South #Asia.

Check out the Reuters interview with Cuy Sheffield to learn more about #stablecoins growth: https://t.co/rc3FUT1I4s

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