Visa adds Monad as a stablecoin settlement option
Visa has added Monad as a stablecoin settlement option for participating issuers and acquirers, expanding the networks they can use to settle obligations.
The Blockheight Editors··2 min read
Visa added the Monad blockchain as a stablecoin settlement option on Nov. 10, giving participating card issuers and acquirers another network for settling obligations with Visa, the Monad Foundation announcement said. The foundation’s release quotes Visa executive Dan Roesbery, but Visa had not published its own announcement as of Unchained’s report.
The release cited Visa figures showing a $25 billion annualized stablecoin settlement run rate as of September 2026, up roughly 10 times year over year, and more than 225 stablecoin-linked card programs live globally. Those figures describe Visa’s wider stablecoin activity, not settlement volume on Monad.
What changes for Visa’s partners?
Participating issuers and acquirers can now choose Monad to settle with Visa in stablecoins, according to the foundation. The release says settlement on the network can move funds across weekends and holidays, while Monad’s Ethereum compatibility may let partners extend existing custody, wallet and compliance tools.
Roesbery said the addition expands network choice for Visa’s partners and advances multi-chain infrastructure for stablecoin-enabled payments. The announcement did not name participating issuers or acquirers.
Which stablecoins will settle on Monad?
The foundation’s announcement did not identify which stablecoins will be used on Monad. Unchained also reported that neither the release nor Visa named participating institutions, leaving the initial assets and users unclear.
When will Monad’s privacy feature arrive?
The foundation said its Private Settlement functionality, designed to keep commercially sensitive details confidential while allowing access for auditors and regulators, is expected to reach institutions in the coming months. It was not live at the time of Unchained’s report.
The network is now an option in Visa’s program; the next stated milestone is the planned privacy functionality. Visa has not independently confirmed the addition, and the announcement does not say how much settlement activity will move to Monad.
Source material
- Monad Foundation announcement — globenewswire.com