#BigTechStablecoin Key Developments: 1. Tech Giants' Initiatives Google Cloud is leading with live transactions using PayPal's PYUSD. Apple is in early talks with Circle $USDC to enhance Apple Pay . X (Twitter) is developing X Money and negotiating with Stripe for stable-coin integration . Airbnb aims to reduce credit card fees via Worldpay partnership. Meta and Uber are in exploratory phases for global payments. 2. Regulatory Shifts: The GENIUS Act (U.S. stablecoin bill) is advancing, potentially banning Big Tech from issuing proprietary stablecoins . Global divergence: Hong Kong passed