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Visa and Mesh bring crypto spending to 175 million merchant locations

The Cryptonomist·October 20, 2026·1 min read
Visa and Mesh bring crypto spending to 175 million merchant locations

Visa and Mesh partnered on October 19, 2026, to let customers spend crypto and stablecoin balances at over 175 million merchant locations without a separate card. Merchants continue receiving payments through Visa's existing network, expanding crypto usability for everyday purchases while keeping settlement in traditional currency.

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