Big names like Meta are quietly exploring adding stablecoin support—think USDC or USDT—to pay creators, vendors, and even employees directly on their platforms. According to Fortune, Meta’s been in talks with crypto infrastructure firms to let you receive payouts in stablecoins, cutting out slow bank rails and pricey FX fees. Meanwhile, PayPal’s blockchain chief points out that moving invoices and remittances onto stablecoins can slash costs to fractions of a cent and speed up cross-border transfers, making it a no-brainer for freelancers and SMBs.

On the payments-network side, Visa has teamed up with Gnosis Pay to offer a stablecoin-backed card that settles merchants in crypto, while Stripe is quietly prototyping USDC payouts for its global merchant base. Mastercard’s also in the ring, partnering with Paxos and Circle to let merchants settle B2B invoices in USDC or other tokens, aiming to streamline back-office processes and reduce settlement times.

In short, when these giants flip the switch, using stablecoins for everyday payments could go from fringe to mainstream—faster transactions, lower fees, and true 24/7 cross-border settlement. #BigTechStablecoin