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Stablecoin payments stir in South Korea as finance sector pushes AI-led transformation

Moves by credit card companies to support cryptocurrency payments are accelerating, with plans taking shape in South Korea. BC Card signed an MOU with Coinbase to introduce USDC payments domestically through a pilot linking its QR solution to a Base-chain wallet. Visa introduced USDC payments for U.S. financial institutions and plans to expand in 2026, as its crypto card payment volume surged in 2025. Korean financial groups and banks also outlined 2026 priorities centered on AI and digital transformation.

Crypto

Visa crypto card usage jumps 525 percent as crypto payments accelerate

Usage of crypto cards issued by Visa jumped 525 percent over 2025, Cointelegraph reported on Jan. 5, citing Dune Analytics data. Total payment volume rose from $1.46 billion in January to $9.13 billion by the end of December. The cards were issued in cooperation with blockchain projects including GnosisPay, Cypher, EtherFi, Avici Money, Exa App and Moonwell. EtherFi led with $5.54 billion, followed by Cypher at $2.05 billion.