
This week in Stablecoins (October 19, 2026): 1. @VISADIRECT launches $USDC -powered prefunding for cross-border payments 2. @stripe expands stablecoin-powered card payments and global payouts 3. Stablecoin payments rise 45% to $482B despite slowing supply growth 4. @circle plans to expand USDC into 40 new markets
