Visa Inc. is modernizing payment systems by introducing USDC-based settlements for U.S. institutions, allowing fund movement across blockchains seven days a week. Monthly USDC settlement volumes have surged to over $3.5 billion, with plans to use Arc, a new blockchain, for settlements and running a validator node. This move positions Visa as a bridge between traditional financial rails and blockchain-based infrastructure.

Visa’s strategic pivot towards stablecoin settlements in the U.S. is a blueprint for future institutional payments, combining traditional network reliability with blockchain technology’s speed and flexibility. The company’s stablecoin pilots in various regions have shown steady momentum, with plans for broader U.S. access by 2026. Visa has also launched a global Stablecoins Advisory Practice to guide financial institutions in the evolving stablecoin space.

V shares have risen 8.7% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s decline of 9.9%. Visa currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with better-ranked stocks in the business services sector being OppFi Inc., FirstCash Holdings, Inc., and Dave Inc., each boasting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Estimates show promising growth for these companies in terms of earnings and revenues, making them potential home runs for investors.

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