Visa Nominated for Best Stablecoin Infrastructure with $4.6B Run Rate and 130+ Card Programs
Visa’s annualized stablecoin settlement run rate reached $4.6 billion, supporting over 130 stablecoin-linked card programs across 50 countries and 47 million monthly active addresses. The company earned a nomination for Best Stablecoin Infrastructure after launching its Bridge card in 18 countries and integrating on-chain USDC settlements with major banking partners.
1. Award Nomination for Stablecoin Infrastructure
Visa earned a nomination for Best Stablecoin Infrastructure at the 2026 Institutional 100 Awards, recognizing its comprehensive stablecoin stack across settlement, card issuance, payouts, analytics, advisory work and blockchain governance.
2. Rapid Growth in Stablecoin Settlements
By early 2026, Visa’s annualized stablecoin settlement run rate reached $4.6 billion after processing $33 trillion in stablecoin volume, of which less than 1% was used for real-world payments, highlighting the market’s early-stage adoption.
3. Global Card Programs and On-Chain Partnerships
Visa now supports over 130 stablecoin-linked card programs in more than 50 countries, with its Bridge card live in 18 markets, tracks 47 million monthly active addresses, and integrates on-chain USDC settlement with banks including Cross River Bank and Lead Bank.