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Wirex links stablecoin payouts to cards via visa direct; WalletConnect hires CTO for pay
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Published 2026-02-18 18:01 UTCUpdated 2026-02-19 14:00 UTC
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Overview
Wirex has launched a Stablecoin Push-to-Card feature, allowing stablecoin payouts to be made directly to cards through Visa Direct. This innovation aims to enhance the payout experience for businesses with distributed teams and international vendor networks. Additionally, WalletConnect has appointed Riaz Bordie as CTO to further develop its crypto payment solutions, focusing on integrating crypto and stablecoin payments into existing payment service provider (PSP) infrastructures.
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WirexVisaWalletConnectRiaz BordieJess Houlgrave
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Duplicate ratio
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Why now
- Wirex is rolling out a Visa Direct-powered 'Stablecoin Push-to-Card' capability.
- WalletConnect is adding a CTO to accelerate WalletConnect Pay development and PSP integrations.
- Both updates focus on operationalizing stablecoins in existing payments workflows.
Why it matters
- Stablecoin-to-card payouts aim to make crypto-funded disbursements feel like standard card payments.
- BaaS APIs can shift payout complexity away from platforms managing multi-country rails.
- PSP-stack integrations are a key bottleneck for broader crypto/stablecoin payment acceptance.
LLM analysis
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Recurring claims
- Wirex is enabling stablecoin payouts directly to cards via Visa Direct, enhancing the payout experience for businesses.
- WalletConnect has appointed Riaz Bordie as CTO to advance its crypto payment solutions.
How sources frame it
- Wirex: supportive
- WalletConnect: supportive
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WalletConnect Recruits Checkout.com Veteran Riaz Bordie to Take Crypto Payments Mainstream
PYMNTS · pymnts.com · 2026-02-19 14:00 UTC
Wirex introduces Stablecoin Push-to-Card, powered by Visa Direct
Finextra (Payments) · finextra.com · 2026-02-19 11:10 UTC
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