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Visa's stablecoin settlement network now reaches CEMEA through Aquanow partnership, processing $2.5B monthly.

The collaboration enables 24/7 instant settlements using USDC, eliminating traditional banking delays for cross-border transactions.

Stablecoin market surpasses $305B in 2025 as major payment networks adopt blockchain rails for institutional flows.

Visa Inc. announced a partnership with crypto fintech company Aquanow on November 27 to extend stablecoin settlement options across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMA).

According to the announcement , the deal links Visa’s payment network to Aquanow’s digital asset infrastructure, enabling issuers and acquirers to use stablecoins such as USDC USDC $1.00 24h volatility: 0.0% Mark

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