Catenaa, Thursday, May 22, 2025- BVNK, a fast-rising crypto payments firm, has secured a strategic investment from Visa as it aims to expand stablecoin-based infrastructure across the United States, marking a significant step in bringing digital currency into the mainstream of financial transactions.
The announcement, made May 6, revealed that Visa’s investment comes through its venture capital division, Visa Ventures. The backing arrives as BVNK processes $12 billion annually in stablecoin volume and prepares to open offices in San Francisco and New York.
Visa’s support signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoins, digital tokens typically pegged to fiat currencies like the US. dollar, as viable alternatives to traditional payment rails. BVNK’s infrastructure allows businesses to make automated stablecoin payments without directly engaging with blockchain technology.
“Visa’s expertise in global payment networks, combined with our stablecoin infrastructure, offers powerful possibilities for redefining how businesses operate,” BVNK CEO Jesse Hemson Struthers said in a statement.
The partnership follows BVNK’s $50 million Series B round in December, led by Haun Ventures and backed by Coinbase Ventures, Tiger Global, and others.
The firm also launched Layer1, a core banking stack for stablecoin integration, and embedded wallets for enterprise use.
According to Visa Onchain Analytics, global stablecoin volume is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2025 across 1.25 billion transactions.
In 2024, stablecoin transfers outpaced both Visa and Mastercard in volume, driven by platforms like Solana and Base.
The Visa-BVNK alliance aims to bridge legacy finance with digital assets, positioning both firms at the forefront of next-generation global payments.
