Visa

Visa May Add Cryptocurrencies to Its Payments Network, Says CEO
The card giant could eventually use digital currencies over blockchain in the same way it processes traditional money.

Bitpanda Launches Debit Card That Lets Users Spend Fiat, Crypto and Precious Metals
Users can select any investment in their Bitpanda account to fund payments with the physical Visa card.

Visa Abandons $5.3B Acquisition of Plaid Over DOJ Antitrust Concerns
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday the deal is off.

Bitcoin Lightning Startup Zap Goes Global, Adding Multiple Fiat Pairs, Stablecoins
Visa partner Strike is adding support for multiple fiat currency pairs plus stablecoins as part of its journey to become a “Bitcoin neo-bank.”

Payments Firm Simplex Becomes Visa Principal Member
Israel-based global fiat payment processor Simplex announced Tuesday it has become a principal member of the Visa network.

Payments Firm Wirex Becomes Visa Principal Member Ahead of Crypto Card Launch
The crypto and fiat payments firm can now issue Visa cards.

Visa May Support USDC Credit Card After Adding Circle to 'Fast Track' Program
Visa is linking its payments network of 60 million merchants to the USDC stablecoin, according to Forbes.

Visa’s Planned $5.3B Purchase of Fintech Firm Plaid Challenged by US DOJ
The Justice Department alleges Visa’s acquisition of Plaid would eliminate competition in the online debit market, leading to higher prices.

ZenGo Joins Visa Fast Track Program to Get Non-Custodial Crypto Card Off the Ground
Visa has added crypto wallet provider ZenGo into its Fast Track program. The startup hopes to launch a debit card in the U.S. in early 2021.

Crypto Companies Are Lining Up to Work With Us, Says Visa Exec
A growing force in the crypto space, Visa says it's getting more and more industry firms interested in payments partnerships.

