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Wirex introduces on-chain payments on Stellar directly via cards with USDC and EURC, in partnership with Visa. How does Wirex’s dual-stablecoin rollout with Stellar and Visa work? On Nov. 18, 2025, global digital payments firm Wirex revealed that live dual-stablecoin settlement using USDC and EURC on the Stellar blockchain is now in production. The initiative, developed with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), allows on-chain settlement of Visa card payments in both dollar- and euro-denominated stablecoins. According to the company, this marks a significant milestone for blockchain-powered finance. Moreover, it demonstrates how stablecoins can underpin mainstream payment flows while still integrating with existing card networks like Visa. What does this mean for Visa card payment settlement? Because of Wirex’s principal membership with Visa, the firm can now meet its settlement obligations directly in USDC and EURC on Stellar. That means there is no need for intermediary banks or legacy fiat clearing systems in the settlement leg of the transaction. Cuy Sheffield, VP and Head of Crypto at Visa, said the card giant is collaborating with innovators such as Wirex to test how stablecoins and blockchains can improve payments. In his view, using USDC and EURC on Stellar shows how on-chain processes can bring more speed, transparency, and programmability to digital transactions. Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director at the Stellar Development Foundation, added that the future of finance is “onchain.” She stressed that having Wirex go live with dual-stablecoin settlement on Stellar is a major step for real-world stablecoin utility, particularly for compliant cross-border transfers. What are the concrete benefits for users and partners? The companies outlined several direct impacts for end users and business partners. First, USDC and EURC settlements are now live and fully operational on the Stellar network, enabling card payment settlement to be conducted in stablecoins directly…

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Filed under: News - @ November 18, 2025 6:23 pm