Visa Backs Stablecoin Infrastructure Provider BVNK in Strategic Bet on Payments
Visa has made a strategic investment in BVNK, a London-based stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, through its Visa Ventures arm. This move underscores Visa’s commitment to integrating stablecoin technology into its global payment network, recognizing the growing role of stablecoins in global payment flows.
Investment Details and BVNK’s Role
The investment, announced on May 6, 2025, follows BVNK’s $50 million Series B funding round in December 2024, led by Haun Ventures and including Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global. While financial terms weren’t disclosed, BVNK processes $12 billion in annualized stablecoin payment volumes, focusing on enterprise-grade infrastructure for businesses. The company is expanding into the U.S., emphasizing compliance with tools like Chainalysis and Elliptic.
Strategic Partnership and Quotes
Jesse Hemson-Struthers, CEO of BVNK, stated, “Visa’s deep expertise in building global payment networks, combined with our stablecoin infrastructure, creates powerful possibilities for redefining how businesses operate in today’s digital economy.” Rubail Birwadker from Visa added, “Stablecoins are fast becoming a part of global payment flows, and Visa invests in new technologies like BVNK to stay at the forefront of commerce.”
Market Trends and Adoption
This partnership aligns with industry trends, with global stablecoin transaction volumes reaching $27 trillion across 1.25 billion transactions in 2025, per Visa Onchain Analytics . Stablecoins offer faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional payments, driving adoption by businesses and financial institutions.
BVNK’s Expansion and Compliance
Founded in London, BVNK opened U.S. offices in San Francisco and New York earlier this year, hiring former BlockFi and Cross River executives. The company prioritizes compliance, using automated onboarding and real-time sanctions screening, reflecting Visa’s confidence in its enterprise-grade controls.