🚀 DeCard and Visa Launch High-End Credit Card with Stablecoin Payment Features
#DeCard #Visa #CreditCard #Stablecoin #USDT #USDC #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Blockchain #DigitalAssets
According to Foresight News, DeCard has partnered with Visa to introduce the DeCard Luminaries high-end credit card. This card enables physical payments using stablecoins at Visa-affiliated merchants and offers cardholders global access and exclusive lifestyle privileges. The launch builds on the features of the first DeCard Visa card released in May 2025, allowing users to convert stablecoins like USDT and USDC into funds for everyday spending.#DeCard #Visa #CreditCard #Stablecoin #USDT #USDC #CryptoPayments #Fintech #Blockchain #DigitalAssets
🚀 Visa Dominates Cryptocurrency Card Market with Significant Transaction Volume
#Visa #Cryptocurrency #CardMarket #TransactionVolume #PANews #Mastercard #RainCard #RedotPay #EtherfiCash #OnChainTransfers #CryptoPayments #PaymentProjects #ComplianceRisks #CryptoCards
According to PANews, analyst @obchakevich_ shared insights on the X platform, highlighting Visa's dominance in the cryptocurrency card market with a monthly transaction volume of $365 million. The analysis examined 13 representative cryptocurrency cards, evaluating on-chain transfer volumes, card deposits, payments, and internal card service payment functions. Among these projects, 10 were associated with Visa, while only 3 were linked to Mastercard. The primary drivers of Visa's transaction volume growth were the payment projects Rain Card, RedotPay, and Etherfi Cash, collectively accounting for $320 million.
The analyst noted that many projects opt for Visa when launching cryptocurrency cards due to its simpler issuance process, lower operational costs, and reduced compliance risks. Although Mastercard is considered reliable, its stricter review process and higher fees result in fewer payment projects choosing it. Notably, Visa's market presence in cryptocurrency cards is bolstered by Rain's contributions.#Visa #Cryptocurrency #CardMarket #TransactionVolume #PANews #Mastercard #RainCard #RedotPay #EtherfiCash #OnChainTransfers #CryptoPayments #PaymentProjects #ComplianceRisks #CryptoCards
🚀 Tether Invests $8 Million in Bitcoin Startup to Enhance Stablecoin Payments
#Tether #Bitcoin #Stablecoin #Investment #LightningNetwork #Speed #Payments #Blockchain #EnterprisePayments #USDT #Crypto #BitcoinEcosystem #Compliance #GlobalReach #TechInvestment #Fintech #AI #BitcoinMining #CryptoPayments #CryptoAdoption #BusinessStrategy #DigitalAssets #BTC
According to Cointelegraph, stablecoin leader Tether has spearheaded an $8 million investment round in Bitcoin startup Speed, aiming to advance enterprise stablecoin payments on the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network. Tether emphasized the potential of Speed's architecture to integrate Lightning and stablecoins, facilitating high-scale money transfers with minimal fees, robust compliance, and extensive global reach. Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, remarked that Speed's progress and adoption indicate that Bitcoin-rooted networks are poised for mainstream commerce.
The investment round also saw participation from Ego Death Capital, a Bitcoin ecosystem-focused entity. Speed currently serves over 1.2 million users, including consumers, creators, platforms, and enterprise merchants, through its Speed Wallet and Speed Merchant products, handling over $1.5 billion in annual payment volume. This strategic move aligns with Tether's broader objective to support Bitcoin-centric payment platforms and expand the utility of its Tether (USDT) stablecoin. Ardoino noted, "We back teams building practical infrastructure that reduces friction in payments and increases access to reliable settlement rails."
Tether's investment in Speed is part of a larger strategy, as the stablecoin issuer diversifies its interests across various sectors, including Bitcoin mining, AI, energy, finance, and even sports teams. Tether's substantial profits, primarily derived from interest on US Treasury bills backing USDT, have enabled these investments. The stablecoin boasts a market cap of $186.3 billion, making it the largest in the world. In the first three quarters of 2025, Tether reported profits exceeding $10 billion, following a $13.4 billion profit in 2024, establishing itself as one of the most profitable companies globally on a per-employee basis.#Tether #Bitcoin #Stablecoin #Investment #LightningNetwork #Speed #Payments #Blockchain #EnterprisePayments #USDT #Crypto #BitcoinEcosystem #Compliance #GlobalReach #TechInvestment #Fintech #AI #BitcoinMining #CryptoPayments #CryptoAdoption #BusinessStrategy #DigitalAssets #BTC
🚀 Lugano's Plan ₿ Project Advances with Cryptocurrency Payments
#Lugano #Plan₿ #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Tether #USDT #LightningNetwork #Blockchain #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPayments #CircularEconomy #CryptoAdoption #SmartPOS #LVGATokens #CryptoStartups #MyLugano #CryptoForum #DigitalCurrency #SwissInnovation #MunicipalServices #BTC
According to ChainCatcher, the city of Lugano in Switzerland has made significant progress with its 'Plan ₿' initiative, allowing residents to pay various municipal bills, including taxes, parking fines, and tuition fees, using Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT).
Launched in 2022 in collaboration with Tether, the project aims to establish a decentralized financial infrastructure. Currently, over 350 merchants in Lugano accept cryptocurrency payments, with transaction fees via the Bitcoin Lightning Network typically below 1%, significantly lower than the approximately 3% charged by traditional credit cards. To encourage adoption, the city government provides merchants with free smart POS terminal devices.
Lugano has also developed a circular economy system through the MyLugano app, where users can earn up to 10% cashback in LVGA tokens when spending cryptocurrency at participating stores. These tokens can be used for municipal services, public parking, and childcare fees.
The initiative has attracted over 110 crypto-related startups to the region. The fourth Plan ₿ Forum, scheduled for October 2025, is expected to draw 4,000 participants from 64 countries, marking a 140% increase since the project's inception.#Lugano #Plan₿ #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Tether #USDT #LightningNetwork #Blockchain #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPayments #CircularEconomy #CryptoAdoption #SmartPOS #LVGATokens #CryptoStartups #MyLugano #CryptoForum #DigitalCurrency #SwissInnovation #MunicipalServices #BTC
🚀 Visa's Crypto Card Usage Surges in 2025 with Significant Growth
#Visa #CryptoCard #Blockchain #Stablecoins #CryptoAdoption #Payments #FinancialTransactions #VisaGrowth #DecentralizedFinance #Cryptocurrency #CryptoPayments #VisaPartnership
According to Cointelegraph, Visa-issued crypto cards experienced a substantial increase in usage in 2025, with the total net spend rising by 525% over the previous year. Data from Dune Analytics reveals that the total net spend for six crypto cards, issued by blockchain projects in collaboration with Visa, escalated from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by the end of December.
The six cards monitored include those from crypto payment platforms GnosisPay and Cypher, as well as decentralized finance projects EtherFi, Avici Money, Exa App, and Moonwell. Among these, the Visa-partnered EtherFi card led the pack with a total spend of $55.4 million, significantly outpacing Cypher, which secured the second spot with $20.5 million. These figures highlight the rapid adoption of crypto cards among users and underscore the strategic significance of crypto and stablecoins within Visa's global payment ecosystem, as noted by Polygon researcher @obchakevich_ on X. The increase in spending volume indicates that crypto has evolved from an experimental technology to a fully integrated tool for everyday financial transactions.
Visa is poised for further growth with its crypto cards in 2026, as the company has intensified its focus on stablecoin ventures in recent months. The traditional payments firm now supports stablecoins across four blockchains and has been actively forming partnerships and enhancing infrastructure to expand access to these assets for both retail and institutional clients. In mid-December, Visa advanced its efforts by launching a stablecoin advisory team dedicated to assisting banks, merchants, and fintechs in launching and managing stablecoin products.#Visa #CryptoCard #Blockchain #Stablecoins #CryptoAdoption #Payments #FinancialTransactions #VisaGrowth #DecentralizedFinance #Cryptocurrency #CryptoPayments #VisaPartnership
🚀 Visa Integrates Stablecoin Capabilities with BVNK for Real-Time Payments
#Visa #Stablecoin #BVNK #RealTimePayments #DigitalWallets #PaymentInfrastructure #FinTech #CryptoPayments #VentureCapital #Investment
According to PANews, Visa has announced a partnership with stablecoin payment infrastructure company BVNK to integrate stablecoin functionalities into its Visa Direct real-time payment network. This collaboration will enable businesses in specific markets to pre-fund payments using stablecoins and directly disburse funds to recipients' digital wallets. BVNK will provide the underlying infrastructure to process and settle these stablecoin transactions, with the company currently handling over $30 billion in stablecoin payments annually. Visa made an investment in BVNK through its venture capital arm in May 2025, followed by a strategic investment from Citigroup.#Visa #Stablecoin #BVNK #RealTimePayments #DigitalWallets #PaymentInfrastructure #FinTech #CryptoPayments #VentureCapital #Investment
🚀 Cryptocurrency Cards Emerge as Key Channel for Stablecoin Usage
#CryptocurrencyCards #StablecoinUsage #ChainCatcher #ArtemisReport #VisaDominance #P2PStablecoin #TransactionVolume #CryptoPayments #TraditionalCardNetworks #Blockchain
According to ChainCatcher, a report by Artemis highlights that cryptocurrency cards have become a significant channel for stablecoin usage, with an annual transaction volume reaching $18 billion. This figure is approaching the $19 billion scale of peer-to-peer stablecoin on-chain transfers.
Currently, Visa dominates this market, accounting for over 90% of the transaction volume. Despite the rapid growth, Artemis suggests that direct cryptocurrency payments are unlikely to completely replace traditional card networks in the short term.#CryptocurrencyCards #StablecoinUsage #ChainCatcher #ArtemisReport #VisaDominance #P2PStablecoin #TransactionVolume #CryptoPayments #TraditionalCardNetworks #Blockchain
🚀 Mesh Achieves $1 Billion Valuation After $75 Million Series C Funding
#Mesh #CryptoPayments #SeriesC #FundingRound #BillionValuation #Cryptocurrency #AssetConversions #InvestorConfidence #DisruptiveTechnology #FinTech
Crypto payments network Mesh has successfully completed a $75 million Series C funding round, reaching a valuation of $1 billion. According to NS3.AI, Mesh, established in 2020, is focused on creating a globally interconnected network to facilitate seamless cryptocurrency payments and asset conversions. This funding achievement reflects substantial investor confidence in Mesh's potential to disrupt traditional payment systems.#Mesh #CryptoPayments #SeriesC #FundingRound #BillionValuation #Cryptocurrency #AssetConversions #InvestorConfidence #DisruptiveTechnology #FinTech
🚀 Markets Mixed, Bitcoin Up to $89K as Regulators Advance Exchange Licensing and Tax Relief Proposals (January 28, 2026)
#Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #CryptoMarket #BitcoinPrice #CryptoRegulation #DigitalAssets #Altcoins #CryptoNews #Blockchain #CryptoInvestment #CryptoPayments #Stablecoin #MarketUpdate #CryptoFutures #TaxRelief #BTC #FRAX #JTO
The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.01T, up by 0.38% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $87,304 and $89,523 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $89,004, up by 1.16%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include SOMI, FRAX, and JTO, up by 48%, 25%, and 24%, respectively.Crypto Market Watch – Today:South Korea Proposes Licensing Framework for Crypto ExchangesHong Kong to Propose Legislative Measures for Digital Asset Industry DevelopmentGoldman Sachs Report Highlights Investor Optimism Amid Geopolitical RisksSouth Korea to Mandate Cryptocurrency Disclosure for Homebuyers in Regulated AreasSouth Dakota Considers Bitcoin Investment for Public FundsSurvey: U.S. Merchants Increasingly Embrace Cryptocurrency PaymentsCME Group Reports Significant Growth in Cryptocurrency Futures and OptionsBank of Korea Considers Registration System for Virtual Asset IssuanceKGST Stablecoin Expands Digital Finance in KyrgyzstanArizona Senate Committee Advances Cryptocurrency Tax Exemption ProposalMarket movers:ETH: $2994.69 (+2.87%)BNB: $904.77 (+2.47%)XRP: $1.9107 (+1.36%)SOL: $126.41 (+2.23%)TRX: $0.2921 (-0.88%)DOGE: $0.12587 (+3.13%)WLFI: $0.164 (+4.46%)ADA: $0.3576 (+2.32%)WBTC: $88787.97 (+1.12%)BCH: $593.4 (+0.68%)#Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #CryptoMarket #BitcoinPrice #CryptoRegulation #DigitalAssets #Altcoins #CryptoNews #Blockchain #CryptoInvestment #CryptoPayments #Stablecoin #MarketUpdate #CryptoFutures #TaxRelief #BTC #FRAX #JTO
🚀 Danal Secures Patent for Payment Technology Connecting Digital Assets
#Danal #Paycoin #cryptocurrency #digitalassets #paymenttechnology #corporatewallet #stablecurrency #innovation #patent #cryptopayments
Danal, the company behind Paycoin (PCI), has obtained a patent for a novel payment technology that integrates digital assets through a corporate wallet. According to NS3.AI, this innovation enables users to conduct real-world transactions using cryptocurrencies, while merchants receive payments in stable currency. The system mitigates risks associated with cryptocurrency price fluctuations by facilitating settlements through existing platforms.#Danal #Paycoin #cryptocurrency #digitalassets #paymenttechnology #corporatewallet #stablecurrency #innovation #patent #cryptopayments