According to The Block, Visa Direct has moved USDC prefunding into commercial production with Inyo Global serving as its first commercial enabler. This development marks the operational rollout of a feature that allows recipients of payments through Visa Direct to receive USDC immediately upon transaction initiation, without waiting for settlement or conversion. Inyo Global is providing the technology and infrastructure support required for this capability at scale. The partnership enables Visa Direct to offer USDC as a payable option for supported merchants and consumers in jurisdictions where the service is available. No details are provided regarding timing beyond the move into production, participant volume, geographic scope, or technical specifications. The announcement reflects a step forward in integrating stablecoin functionality within the Visa Direct payment framework, consistent with prior public statements about expanding crypto‑compatible services.
