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Avolta Launches First Direct Wallet-to-Wallet Stablecoin Payments Pilot
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Fintech
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Switzerland
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Avolta has launched a pilot program at Zurich Airport allowing customers to pay directly with stablecoins from their digital wallets without intermediaries, using blockchain for near-instant settlement.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments are now live in a retail setting, slashing reliance on card networks. If you build payment tools, this opens new routes to bypass traditional rails and speed up settlements.
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1 source · 10 Sep 2026
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