$USDC Big tech companies are making quiet but significant moves toward adopting stablecoins, signaling a potential transformation in digital payments. Giants like Apple, Google, Airbnb, and X (formerly Twitter) are exploring ways to integrate these digital assets into their platforms. The goal is to streamline cross-border transactions, reduce dependency on traditional payment networks, and lower processing fees.

Apple has reportedly held discussions with Circle, the issuer of USDC, about integrating stablecoins into Apple Pay. Google Cloud has already processed transactions using PayPal’s PYUSD, calling it a major upgrade in payment technology. Meanwhile, Airbnb is working with payment processors to bypass card networks, and X is developing a Venmo-like service powered by stablecoins, potentially in partnership with Stripe.