Visa launches USDC stablecoin clearing service in the US, initially supporting the Solana blockchain.

According to Bloomberg, global payments giant Visa recently announced that banks in the United States can now use USDC, a stablecoin issued by Circle, for transaction clearing via the high-performance public blockchain Solana.

This marks the first time Visa has fully integrated stablecoin settlement services into the US banking system, representing a key step in the integration of digital currency and traditional financial infrastructure.

The first banks to access this service include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, with more financial institutions expected to follow suit.

This development benefits from the relaxed regulatory policies adopted by the Trump administration during its second term in the digital asset sector, providing a more open environment for innovative financial infrastructure. Building on this, the ArcChain, a blockchain network jointly developed by Visa and Circle specifically optimized for payments, is also about to launch, aiming to further improve the efficiency and transparency of cross-border settlements.

Visa emphasized in its announcement that stablecoins are gradually becoming an important channel in the global payment system.

As of the end of November this year, its annualized clearing volume based on stablecoins reached $3.5 billion, demonstrating strong market demand for fast, low-cost cross-border settlement solutions.

This deployment on Solana is not only a technological iteration but also a significant strategic move in shaping the future payment landscape. The company anticipates that as compliance frameworks improve and institutional adoption increases, stablecoins will play an increasingly central role in various financial scenarios.