Visa Stablecoin Platform Launches with Open USD Support

Visa launched an enterprise stablecoin platform supporting Open USD, USDC, and USDG, with Open USD offering fee-free minting and revenue-sharing that returns most reserve income to distribution partners rather than the issuer. The move has triggered immediate competitive pressure on Circle, with Mizuho cutting its price target from $85 to $50.

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