Visa is enabling US banks to settle transactions using Circle's USDC stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are among the first institutions to adopt this service, which reflects the changing regulatory landscape under the second Trump administration. Visa will also support Circle's upcoming Arc blockchain network.

Nine European banks, including ING and UniCredit, have formed a consortium to develop a euro-backed stablecoin, aiming for a launch in the second half of 2026. The initiative seeks to establish a trusted payment standard in Europe and will operate under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).