VISA Survey: Stablecoin Settlement Volume Grows 15x Year-over-Year

A VISA survey reveals that the annualized run rate for stablecoin settlement has exceeded $20 billion, marking a 15-fold increase compared to the previous year. While over 160 stablecoin-linked card programs are active globally, the survey indicates that mainstream adoption remains hindered by low awareness and a lack of consumer protections. Respondents expressed higher trust in traditional commercial banks and global payment networks for digital currency services, suggesting that institutional backing and fraud safeguards are critical for future growth.