Stablecoins have surged 90% in market capitalization since January 2024, reaching $249.3 billion—led by strong adoption of USDC. Tech giants like Apple, Google, X, and Airbnb are exploring stablecoin use to reduce fees and enable faster global payments. Google has already processed USDC transactions and is helping partners use its ledger tech. Airbnb is in talks with Worldpay to cut reliance on card networks. X is adding stablecoin features to its X Money app. Stripe’s $1.1B acquisition of Bridge, which works with USDC, signals rising interest. U.S. regulatory momentum is accelerating stablecoin integration across the tech industry.
