Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot targets 7-day cross-border payments

Visa is piloting stablecoin settlements for cross-border payments under Singapore's BLOOM initiative, partnering with Nium to test 7-day settlement including weekends and holidays. The trial aims to prove regulated stablecoins can close transactions faster, potentially reshaping bank money movement. Visa's move signals growing institutional adoption of stablecoins for everyday financial operations.