It’s no secret that crypto users have been seeking practical ways to spend digital assets. A 2022 Visa report highlights that 87% of surveyed respondents said they wanted crypto-linked cards. Against that backdrop, Visa has continued to expand parts of its crypto-related programs.
Visa announced a new pilot program designed to enable instant global payouts in stablecoins. Separately, Digitap says it is working with Visa on card and conversion features intended to let users convert crypto to fiat at the point of use and spend where Visa is accepted.
Visa and other payment companies have positioned these efforts as part of broader work to support digital payments, including in regions where access to traditional banking services may be limited.
Visa Advances Its Digital Payment Ecosystem
Visa is advancing its digital payment ecosystem. It’s launching a new pilot that will allow businesses in the U.S. to make instant global payouts in stablecoins. Visa said users will fund their payouts in fiat currency, while recipients will receive funds in USDC.
Visa has also discussed expanding scan-to-pay services in the Asia-Pacific region, which may allow businesses to scan QR codes and accept payments from third-party wallets.
In parallel, Digitap says its product roadmap includes access to virtual cards for online purchases and physical cards for ATM and in-store use, subject to availability and rollout timelines.
Digitap also claims that users can receive cards within about two weeks in supported markets and that card settings can be configured within the app. These details have not been independently verified.
Visa Aims To Offer Universal Access To Money
Visa has described its recent pilots as an extension of earlier initiatives related to blockchain-powered payments.
Notably, Visa’s 2025 creator economy report indicates that a majority of surveyed digital creators said they prefer faster access to funds, underscoring demand for payment options beyond traditional settlement times.
Visa’s President of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, Chris Newkirk, said the pilot could expand more broadly in the first half of 2026, although timelines and availability can change.
Digitap’s Visa Partnership and Product Claims
Digitap describes itself as building an app that supports spending via virtual cards, physical cards, and mobile wallets such as Google Pay and Apple Pay, alongside crypto and fiat balances where available.
According to Digitap’s materials, the app uses routing across different payment rails and may seek to reduce costs associated with certain conversions and transfers. Fee levels and savings can vary by jurisdiction, provider, and transaction type, and these claims have not been independently verified.
$TAP Token Sale Updates (Project-Reported)
Digitap is also running a token sale for its $TAP utility token. The project has stated that it has raised more than $2 million to date, but the outlet has not independently verified fundraising totals or token distribution figures.
Project links (for reference):
Website: https://digitap.app
Social: https://linktr.ee/digitap.app
This article includes discussion of a cryptocurrency token sale. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. This outlet is not affiliated with the project mentioned.
