Shift

2026

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Velo

<h2 id="b-tldr-b">TLDR:</h2>
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 <li>Velo and Lightnet share ties to CP Group, giving the ecosystem deep regulatory and banking access across Asia</li>
 <li>USDV is backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund via Securitize, making it a regulated, yield-bearing settlement asset.</li>
 <li>mBridge, the BIS-backed multi-CBDC platform, mirrors the exact settlement architecture Velo has been building.</li>
 <li>Regional V-Stablecoins tied to local fiat currencies point to a multilayered, interoperable payment framework.</li>
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<a href="https://blockonomi.com/velo-protocol-publishes-mica-white-paper-as-eu-crypto-regulation-takes-hold/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">VELO Protocol</a> and its associated ecosystem are drawing renewed attention as observers examine parallels between the project’s infrastructure and emerging frameworks for cross-border settlement. 
With regulated stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets and multilateral payment corridors gaining traction globally, VELO’s positioning has become a topic of discussion in institutional crypto circles.
<h2 id="b-usdv-and-the-shift-toward-regulated-settlement-assets-b">USDV and the Shift Toward Regulated Settlement Assets</h2>
Crypto analyst Marco Salzmann recently shared observations on X, noting that VELO may be “one of the most misunderstood infrastructure plays in crypto.” He pointed to its connections with Lightnet, XRPL, EVOLVE and multi-CBDC initiatives as evidence of a broader architectural alignment.
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 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VELO&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$VELO</a> may be one of the most misunderstood infrastructure plays in crypto.
 Most people still think crypto is about charts, memecoins and speculation.
 But behind the scenes, an entirely new payment architecture may already be taking shape.
 And surprisingly, many of the puzzle… <a href="https://t.co/S0fx83NIJP" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/S0fx83NIJP</a>
 — Marco Salzmann <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f1e9-1f1ea.png" alt="🇩🇪"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f1fb-1f1ea.png" alt="🇻🇪"> (@MarcoSalzmann80) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcoSalzmann80/status/2058463357200474335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">May 24, 2026</a>
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At the center of this discussion is USDV, Velo’s native settlement stablecoin. Unlike conventional stablecoins, USDV carries exposure to BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known as BUIDL, tokenized through Securitize. This structure positions USDV as a yield-bearing, regulated digital asset rather than a simple liquidity tool.
As global regulators tighten oversight, particularly following <a href="https://parameter.io/crossmint-secures-eu-wide-mica-license-as-stablecoin-infrastructure-demand-accelerates/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">MiCA</a> implementation in Europe, the market has begun separating regulated institutional assets from unregulated bridges.
USDV appears designed for the former category, which may carry weight with institutional payment infrastructure.
Velo has also explored additional V-Stablecoins tied to regional fiat currencies. This points toward a multilayered settlement architecture built around interoperable regional liquidity rather than a single dominant asset.
<h2 id="b-lightnet-mbridge-and-the-asian-payment-corridor-b">Lightnet, mBridge and the Asian Payment Corridor</h2>
Velo and Lightnet share a co-founder in Chatchaval Jiaravanon, a member of the family behind CP Group, one of Asia’s most influential conglomerates. 
That connection carries practical weight, given that <a href="https://moneycheck.com/south-korea-tests-crypto-rails-as-dunamu-targets-faster-cross-border-payments/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">cross-border payment</a> systems depend heavily on regulatory access, banking relationships and geopolitical trust.
Lightnet’s presence in Hong Kong is particularly relevant here. The city is increasingly functioning as a regulated digital asset sandbox and a potential gateway into broader Chinese financial experimentation. 
Through partnerships such as WeLab and its pursuit of Money Service Operator licensing, Lightnet has established itself within a key future payment corridor connecting ASEAN, Hong Kong and China.
Adding another layer is mBridge, the BIS-backed multi-CBDC platform involving the central banks of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE. 
Its focus on multilateral netting, national currency settlement and blockchain accounting closely mirrors the infrastructure Velo and Lightnet have been building over several years.
Whether these overlaps translate into formal integration or simply reflect parallel development remains an open question. 
However, the convergence of regulated stablecoins, tokenized treasury exposure, OTC fiat gateways and multi-<a href="https://coincentral.com/south-carolina-approves-anti-cbdc-bill-in-pro-crypto-framework/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CBDC</a> corridors around a common set of players is worth monitoring closely going forward.
The post <a href="https://blockonomi.com/velo-protocol-emerges-as-a-key-player-in-the-next-generation-of-global-payment-infrastructure/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">VELO Protocol Emerges as a Key Player in the Next Generation of Global Payment Infrastructure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blockonomi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockonomi</a>.

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