Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities and bonds, using smart contracts. VTAP provides financial institutions with the tools and infrastructure needed to tokenize […]
WSPN Secures $30M Seed Funding, Former Visa President Joins Board
WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the stablecoin market. The company has recently secured $ 30 million in seed funding, and appointed John Partridge, former President of Visa Inc., to its Board of Directors. The seed funding round …
Visa and Wirex Partner to Bring Seamless Crypto Payments to Millions of Merchants Globally
Wirex and Visa have partnered to launch Wirex Pay, aiming to bring seamless crypto payments to millions of merchants worldwide, enhancing accessibility and convenience. “This partnership is set to revolutionize the way we use digital assets,” said Wirex Pay, emphasizing that Wirex and Visa are teaming up to “drive innovation in web3 payments.” Wirex and […]
Tangem Partners With Visa to Launch Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card
Hardware wallet firm Tangem AG is collaborating with Visa to launch a self-custodial payment solution. This collaboration introduces a Visa payment card integrated with a hardware wallet, allowing Tangem users to make payments using their crypto or stablecoin balances at any Visa-accepting merchant across Europe. Unlike traditional custodial solutions, Tangem’s card embeds a private key […]
Pyypl and Visa Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion in MEA With Prepaid Cards
Pyypl, a fintech company operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with Visa to introduce virtual and physical prepaid Visa cards via its mobile app. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion across the region, providing underserved populations with greater access to financial services. The integration of Visa virtual cards will […]