Visa Opens Six Global Centers in Singapore, Serving AI and Stablecoins, Among Other Areas. According to Tech in Asia, Visa announced on November 5th the establishment of six global competence centers at its new Solutions Centre in Paya Lebar Oasis, Singapore, bringing together over 1,500 professionals. These centers will focus on applied AI and agency commerce, digital currencies, stablecoins, programmable payments, wallets, alternative payment methods, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. Visa stated that it also plans to expand research, engineering, and innovation positions, with partners including DBS Bank, Nium, and StraitsX. The Singapore Economic Development Board stated that Visa's investment will create high-value jobs for Singaporeans. Furthermore, Visa has launched USDC settlement in the US and stated that stablecoins can support faster cross-border payments and programmable money.