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Japanese giant SBI Group is bringing crypto rewards into everyday spending with a new Visa card offering that converts points into BTC, ETH, or XRP. The campaign offers rewards of up to 10% for Gold users and 2.5% for standard users. Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a … Read more
Tron founder Justin Sun has declared that crypto cards are the next structural phase in how digital assets reach everyday users. This follows a seismic year where stablecoins processed $33 trillion, surpassing Visa’s $14 trillion volume. Key Takeaways: Justin Sun identifies crypto cards as the “next evolution,” capitalizing on a $310 billion stablecoin market that … Read more
Oobit has launched Agent Cards, the first corporate card product built specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) agents rather than human employees, giving finance teams programmable controls over software that now handles company spending around the clock. Key Takeaways: Oobit launched Agent Cards in 2026, giving each AI agent its own programmable corporate card with finance-controlled … Read more
Visa announced April 29 that its global stablecoin settlement pilot has reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, up 50% quarter over quarter, and now supports nine blockchains after adding Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo. Key Takeaways: Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot reached a $7 billion annualized run rate in April 2026, up 50% from … Read more
Aven launches Bitcoin Visa Card offering BTC-backed credit up to $1 million, with rates starting at 7.99% APR and cash back rewards. Key Takeaways: Aven Bitcoin Visa Card offers BTC-backed credit lines up to $1 million without selling bitcoin. Aven card rates start at 7.99% APR, with no annual or origination fees. Bitcoin collateral sits … Read more
A new report by Discovery Bank and Visa highlights a major shift in South Africa’s financial landscape, as cryptocurrency matures from a speculative trend into a mainstream investment class. Key Takeaways: Discovery Bank and Visa report that 7.8 million South Africans now treat crypto as a mainstream asset class. Middle-income trading grew 26% in 2024, … Read more
Stablecoin transaction volume has surpassed Visa in raw terms, Binance Research said, signaling rapid growth in blockchain-based payments. The data highlights expanding adoption, though much of the activity still reflects trading and liquidity flows rather than real-world payment usage. Key Takeaways: Binance Research said stablecoins processed $33T, exceeding Visa in raw transfer volume. Fireblocks data … Read more
Nium introduces a platform enabling businesses to issue stablecoin-funded cards on both Visa and Mastercard networks through a single integration. San Francisco-based Nium launched its stablecoin card issuance platform on March 30, 2026, to bridge digital currency with traditional commerce. The solution allows enterprises to convert stablecoin balances into fiat currency at the point of … Read more
Federal regulators intensify scrutiny of payment giants, signaling potential enforcement over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and disclosed policies, raising stakes for Paypal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard. US Debanking Fight Ignites as FTC Targets Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and Stripe Practices Access to financial services has become a focal policy concern as federal … Read more
In a move designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure, Visa has officially joined the Canton Network as its first major global payments Super Validator. Digital Asset Giant Visa Named Super Validator for Canton Network The payments giant Visa (NYSE: V) announced Wednesday that it will help financial institutions migrate payment … Read more