Wirex is issuing 26 new stablecoins backed by the U.S.D., euro, British pound, Hong Kong dollar, and Singapore dollar. The stablecoins will function on Wirex's multi-currency Visa that seamlessly integrates alternative currencies wherever Visa is accepted. The Stellar ($XLM) blockchain was chosen for its security, scalability, and low cost for transactions. Wirex is also adding XLM to its platform.