Velocity has extended its Series A funding round to $48 million, reaching a valuation of $200 million, according to CoinDesk. The round attracted significant backing from major payment and blockchain players including Visa, Circle, and Ripple.

This substantial investment highlights growing confidence in Velocity’s platform and its potential impact on the fintech and crypto sectors. The involvement of industry heavyweights underscores the strategic importance of Velocity’s technology in the evolving digital payments landscape.

For Japanese markets, where digital payment adoption and blockchain innovation continue to accelerate, this funding milestone signals ongoing global momentum that could influence local fintech developments and cross-border payment solutions.