Traditional payment giant Visa has initiated USDC stablecoin payment testing in November 2025, targeting global gig economy scenarios. What does this expansion mean? Simply put, it marks a deep integration between traditional finance and blockchain technology.

From an application perspective, USDC payments can achieve second-level settlement and extremely low cross-border fees — which is a must-have for freelancers and transnational workers worldwide. No more waiting 3-5 business days, and no more being gouged by bank fees; the money goes directly to your account.

More importantly, the participation of large financial institutions will push stablecoins toward mainstream applications. USDC, once only circulating within exchanges, has now become a payment tool within the Visa ecosystem — a qualitative leap in trust and adoption.

For the Solana ecosystem, efficient and low-cost payment infrastructure has always been a strength. Visa’s move will attract more trading volume and institutional funds into the ecosystem, promoting deeper application of SOL in payments and settlements. It indeed looks like a positive signal.