CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 15 October 2026•Updated 15 October 2026•
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Visa Direct Launches USDC Prefunding for Cross-Border Payments
Key Facts
1Visa Direct has launched USDC prefunding to enhance liquidity management for cross-border payouts.
2Inyo Global is the first partner to utilize the new USDC prefunding feature for 24/7 international payments.
Visa Direct has launched USDC prefunding to enhance liquidity management for cross-border payouts. Reuters reported that Inyo Global is the first partner to utilize the new USDC prefunding feature for 24/7 international payments, bypassing traditional banking hours.
Visa shares rose approximately 2% to approach 52-week highs on October 15, 2026, following the expansion of stablecoin payment usage. V was trading at $399.26 on October 15, 2026, while peer MA was at $615.30 and AXP was trading at $313.09 on the same date.