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In a move that strengthens the integration of digital assets into traditional payment systems, MiniPay has launched a digital Visa card powered by Gnosis Pay technology. This card allows users to spend their stablecoin balances directly across the global Visa network, facilitating real-time purchase transactions. The launch aims to enable consumers in broad geographic regions, including Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, to use their digital savings at traditional merchants without requiring the merchant to interact directly with cryptocurrency.
This expansion comes at a time when major payment companies are competing intensely to link blockchain technology with existing financial infrastructure, with Visa previously announcing plans to expand stablecoin settlement capabilities using USDC. In comparison to peers, Mastercard has launched similar crypto card initiatives in various regions to enhance financial inclusion per market data. This collaboration between MiniPay and Gnosis Pay is viewed as part of a broader fintech sector trend to bridge the gap between digital wallets and traditional points of sale.
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Sign InLooking at the performance of related instruments, Visa shares (listed in Frankfurt as 3V64.DE) stood at 290.85 EUR (at close 2026-06-24), with a daily high of 292.15 EUR. Traders are closely monitoring any regulatory updates that could impact stablecoin circulation in Europe. Economically, markets continue to weigh the implications of the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% on June 17, 2026, which may influence the attractiveness of digital assets as alternatives to traditional currencies.