Visa Integrates USDC Settlement on Solana for U.S. Banks

Visa launched a stablecoin settlement service in the US, using Circle’s USDC on Solana. This allows banks to settle obligations faster than traditional five-day windows. As Rubail Birwadker, Global Head of Growth Products and Strategic Partnerships at Visa, noted, “Visa is expanding stablecoin settlement because our banking partners are not only asking about it – they’re preparing to use it. Financial institutions are looking for faster, programmable settlement options that integrate seamlessly with their existing treasury operations.” source

Key players include Visa, Circle, Cross River Bank, and Lead Bank. These institutions are initial adopters of Visa’s USDC settlement on the Solana blockchain. Lead Bank spokesperson stated, “Lead Bank is proud to be among the first U.S. banks to enable USDC settlement with Visa.” source

The integration impacts financial operations by providing quicker settlements. This enables banks to maintain liquidity over a shorter seven-day window, enhancing treasury efficiency.

Visa reports an annualized stablecoin settlement volume exceeding $3.5 billion, highlighting the program’s market impact. However, no specific regulatory changes or community reactions have been noted yet.

Visa previously piloted this service internationally and now expands it to the US, planning broader access by 2026.

The move could lead to enhanced financial efficiency and new regulatory frameworks. Historical trends suggest an increase in blockchain adoption across the finance sector, with Visa signaling its commitment to integrating digital assets.