Shopify Customers Can Now Pay In USDC Via Solana Pay

Solana Pay, the payment protocol built on the Solana blockchain, has integrated with Shopify, allowing users to pay in USD Coin (USDC) and settle payments with merchants on-chain, offering faster settlement times compared to credit card payments.

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9/5/2023

Visa to send stablecoin USDC over Solana to help pay merchants in crypto

Visa has announced a pilot program to send USDC, the second-largest stablecoin, to select merchants using the Solana blockchain, allowing for faster transaction processing than Ethereum, as the payments giant continues to explore the potential of stablecoins in the payments industry.

9/5/2023

Visa taps into Solana to widen USDC payment capability

Global payments firm Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement capability to include USD Coin (USDC) tokens issued on the Solana blockchain, allowing for faster and more efficient cross-border settlements.