StraitsX and Visa partner to scale stablecoin card issuing globally across 100+ markets

StraitsX announced a strategic partnership on October 27, 2026.

Primary

StraitsX

Amount

$6.0B

Date

October 27, 2026

Sub-sector

Card Issuing

Demonstrates major incumbent (Visa) validating stablecoin-backed card products at scale, signaling a potential new distribution channel for crypto/fintech payment solutions. Sets precedent for how large networks are integrating digital currency rails into traditional card infrastructure.

Primary company

StraitsX

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

$6.0B

Event date

October 27, 2026

Sub-sector

Card Issuing

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

Not disclosed

Source published

Not disclosed

Publisher

FintechTimes

Source: thefintechtimes.com