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Stablecoin startups challenge Visa's payment dominance

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Stablecoin proponents aim to challenge Visa's dominance in the payments sector, particularly with the advent of agentic commerce. While Visa benefits from established network effects and relatively low fees, challengers argue that programmable money on blockchain rails can drastically reduce transaction costs. Despite Visa's efforts to integrate stablecoins and maintain its position, disruptors like MoonPay and Coinbase are pushing forward, betting on lower fees and innovation in new business models. AI

IMPACT Discusses potential impact of agentic commerce on payment networks, but is primarily a business/finance analysis.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a debate and potential future market shifts rather than a concrete product launch or event.

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Stablecoin startups challenge Visa's payment dominance

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeff John Roberts ·

    Stablecoin disruptors want to vanquish Visa but face a tough task ahead

    The age of agentic commerce will transform the payments world, but Visa is not just any incumbent.

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