What if your crypto wallet could do everything your bank does—and more? That might soon be the case, as Sam Altman’s World Network is reportedly in talks with Visa to bring card-based payments and full financial functionality to the World Wallet.
World Network, the blockchain ecosystem tied to the Worldcoin project, is developing a strategy to transform its self-custody wallet into a full-fledged financial hub. According to sources close to the deal, this partnership would allow users to spend stablecoins anywhere Visa is accepted, unlocking access to thousands of merchants around the world.
The initiative is being led by Tools for Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin and World Network. They’ve already reached out to major card issuers and crypto-friendly card facilitators like Rain (backed by Circle and Coinbase), who have previously worked with other blockchain ecosystems like Optimism and Avalanche.
This potential move comes as part of World Network’s broader goal to offer everything from FX services and on/off ramps to peer-to-peer payments—all inside a single app. In essence, World Wallet could act as a “mini bank account” for the unbanked, underbanked, or anyone seeking a seamless crypto-to-fiat experience.
World Network has already made headlines this year for its biometric identity integration, World ID, and its new messaging feature, World Chat. Now, the stablecoin payments angle could elevate its platform into everyday financial usage, giving serious competition to both traditional banks and other crypto wallets alike.
With Altman’s reputation, the project’s existing infrastructure, and Visa’s global reach, this could mark a major turning point in the real-world use of stablecoins.
Keep an eye on this one—the World Wallet could be coming to a checkout counter near you!
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