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Visa study: safeguards could boost stablecoin use among Americans
A Visa consumer study found that over half of Americans surveyed had never heard of stablecoins, but willingness to use them rose from 36% to 45% when they were offered through an existing financial provider.
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Executive summaryFact
A Visa consumer study found that over half of Americans surveyed had never heard of stablecoins, but willingness to use them rose from 36% to 45% when they were offered through an existing financial provider.
Primary source: Visa ↗
Key factsFact
- Jurisdiction
- Global
- Source
- Visa
- Source tier
- Tier 2 · Bank / FMI
From the sourceFact
“Willingness to use stablecoins rises from 36% to 45% when offered through an existing financial provider.”
Why it matters for banksAnalysis
The survey suggests incumbent banks and financial providers may have a trust advantage in distributing stablecoin services to US consumers.
Editorial analysis based on the facts above and the sources below; not legal or investment advice.
Sources and evidence
- Official institutionalVisa ↗2026-09-23quote matched 2026-10-22
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