Visa just opened 175 million merchants to crypto spenders, but the real catch has nothing to do with card readers or wallet apps. Every tap at checkout could quietly trigger a tax bill most users never see coming.
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Mesh and Visa (NYSE:V | V Price Prediction) have teamed up to let users spend crypto and stablecoin balances held in wallet apps at more than 175 million merchants worldwide, without needing a separate crypto card. The company announced this significant development on October 19, 2026.
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