Visa Partners With Mesh to Enable Direct Crypto Wallet Payments
Visa and Mesh plan wallet-based crypto and stablecoin spending across Visa’s 175 million-plus merchant locations, with participating apps and launch details still to come.
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The Digital Payments topic covers the technologies, networks, and financial infrastructure transforming how value moves in the digital economy. This section includes updates on stablecoin adoption, blockchain-based settlement systems, cross-border payment rails, merchant integrations, fintech partnerships, and the use of digital assets in everyday transactions. It highlights regulatory developments, enterprise solutions, payment protocol upgrades, and the increasing role of Web3 in modern payment flows. Readers gain insights into how blockchain is reshaping global commerce through faster, more transparent, and programmable payment methods.
Latest Digital Payments News
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Fraud and Sanctions Screening Tool
Mastercard’s Stablecoin Security will score payment risks for financial institutions, launching first in North America with worldwide availability expected in 2027.
Michael Saylor: Crypto Adoption Does Not Guarantee Token Gains
At ParaFi Investor Day, Michael Saylor separated crypto adoption from token returns and outlined his vision for Bitcoin-backed digital money.
BIS Study Finds Stablecoins Compete With Bank Deposits
BIS research links higher bank deposit rates to slower stablecoin growth, especially for USDC, while stopping short of proving an aggregate deposit drain.
Japan’s Three Megabanks Complete Cross-Border Stablecoin Trial
MUFG, Mizuho and SMBC completed a joint yen stablecoin payment pilot, testing issuance, transfers and redemption ahead of planned commercial use.
Circle Shares Rally 9.3% Ahead of November 4 Earnings
Circle shares gained 9.33% on October 15 as its USDC business expands, with the company’s next quarterly earnings report scheduled for November 4.
Deutsche Bank Nears Crypto Custody Launch, Eyes Asia in 2027
Deutsche Bank expects to launch crypto custody in Germany within weeks and expand to Asian financial centres in 2027, according to its corporate banking co-head.
Stripe and Plasma Team Up on Multi-Currency Stablecoin Cards
Stripe and Plasma will develop cards for spending across fiat and stablecoin balances, with infrastructure expansion to 100+ countries planned for 2027.
Visa Direct Launches USDC Funding for Global Payouts
Visa Direct’s stablecoin prefunding is live through Inyo Global, whose wider payout network spans 180-plus countries, with access subject to eligibility.
Mastercard and BVNK Launch Global Money Platform for Fiat and Stablecoins
Mastercard and BVNK’s new Global Money Platform combines fiat accounts, stablecoins, cards and bank payouts, with Nuvei and Marqeta among early integrators.