Visa’s first smart contract deployment was a payment channel accepting both Ether and USDC. This is a conceptual protocol in development by the payment processor that will enable interoperability between central bank digital currencies, called a “Universal Payment Channel,” or UPC. The timing is appropriate given the global discussion around CBDCs.
Ripple Partners with FINCI to Facilitate Payments
In collaboration with blockchain, Ripple, the crypto service provider, has announced a partnership with FINCI's online...