Visa Partners with Aquanow to Enable Stablecoin Settlements Across CEMEA Region

Visa has partnered with crypto infrastructure provider Aquanow to enable stablecoin-based transaction settlements across Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The collaboration will allow financial institutions to settle payments using approved stablecoins including USDC, targeting cost reduction and faster settlement times. The system aims to support continuous operations while addressing friction points in cross-border transactions.