#BigTechStablecoin Big Tech and Stablecoins: An Inevitable Alliance?

In the last decade, Big Tech companies – such as Meta (Facebook), Google, Apple, or Amazon – have expanded their influence in almost all areas of digital life. With the evolution of cryptocurrencies, the question that arises is: will stablecoins become the next strategic step for Big Tech? From abandoned initiatives like Diem (Libra) to the integration of crypto payments in digital ecosystems, major tech players seem increasingly interested in controlling the future of digital money.

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1. What is a stablecoin?

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies tied to a stable asset, usually the US dollar (USD). They combine the stability of fiat with blockchain technology, enabling fast, global, and decentralized payments. The most popular examples are USDT (Tether), USDC (Circle), and DAI (MakerDAO).