Solayer has launched a new Visa-compatible payment card that enables users to spend USD Coin across global merchants through online, in-store, and contactless payments. The company also revealed that the card supports ATM withdrawals in selected regions, marking another step toward integrating digital assets with traditional financial infrastructure.
The newly introduced payment solution is available through the Solayer Pay application. Existing users are reportedly eligible to receive the card without additional charges, while new users are required to pay a yearly activation fee of $20. The launch builds upon the company’s earlier Emerald Card initiative, which debuted in April 2025 and attracted nearly 40,000 users spanning more than 100 countries.
Stablecoin Market Continues Rapid Expansion
USDC, the stablecoin powering Solayer’s payment card, currently ranks as the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, with an estimated value of $78 billion as of May 2026. The digital asset is backed on a one-to-one basis with reserves consisting of cash holdings and short-term U.S. Treasury instruments, helping strengthen its reputation as a dependable digital dollar alternative.
Industry observers noted that USDC’s adoption has accelerated in regulated payment ecosystems, particularly in sectors tied to AI-powered financial applications and tokenized finance. Its regulatory standing also improved after achieving compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework earlier this year.
The launch of Solayer’s Visa-compatible card highlights the growing push to integrate stablecoins into mainstream payment networks, allowing users to spend USDC globally through familiar financial channels.
The broader stablecoin market has also witnessed major growth over the past year. Data from DefiLlama indicated that the sector expanded from $243.3 billion in May 2025 to approximately $322.5 billion by May 2026, reflecting a rise of nearly $79 billion. While Tether continues to dominate the market with a 58.8% share, USDC has maintained a strong second-place position, reinforcing its significance within the digital asset economy.
Competition Intensifies in Crypto Payment Infrastructure
Solayer’s latest move follows a broader industry trend in which major crypto firms and payment providers are increasingly embracing stablecoin-based payment products. Earlier this year, OKX introduced a Mastercard-linked crypto payment card for European customers, while MetaMask expanded its Mastercard-backed crypto card services across the United States, including New York.
Meanwhile, Visa has continued to deepen its involvement in the stablecoin sector through partnerships and on-chain settlement experiments. The company recently expanded stablecoin-linked card services to 18 countries through collaboration with Bridge, a payments firm owned by Stripe.
Solayer’s payment infrastructure is powered by its proprietary infiniSVM layer-1 network, which is designed to support high-throughput blockchain applications while utilizing Solana for transaction fees.
The company explained that its infiniSVM network remains compatible with the Solana Virtual Machine ecosystem, enabling efficient on-chain performance for payment-related applications. Through its partnership with Visa’s payment network, Solayer aims to simplify crypto spending and reduce friction between blockchain-based assets and conventional finance systems.
Broader Adoption Could Drive Mainstream Crypto Payments
Industry analysts believe the card could appeal to both experienced crypto users and newcomers seeking more stable digital payment options. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, stablecoins such as USDC offer price stability while retaining the speed and efficiency associated with blockchain technology.
With global payment compatibility and ATM withdrawal support, Solayer’s latest offering could accelerate mainstream adoption of stablecoin-powered financial services in regulated markets.
As regulatory clarity surrounding stablecoins improves in regions such as the European Union, market participants are expected to closely monitor Solayer’s user adoption levels and future regional expansion plans.
