#BigTechStablecoin Large technology companies are exploring the integration of stablecoins to enhance payment efficiency and reduce costs. Here are the details about the main players and their stablecoin efforts:

- *Apple*: In talks with Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, to integrate stablecoin functionality into Apple Pay. This move aims to modernize international transactions and reduce processing fees.

- *Google*: Google Cloud has enabled stablecoin processing using PayPal's PYUSD token. Rich Widmann, the Web3 strategy lead at Google Cloud, sees stablecoins as "one of the biggest advancements in payments since the SWIFT network."

- *Airbnb*: Exploring stablecoin-based payments to reduce international transaction costs and enhance host payments. Airbnb has engaged in discussions with Worldpay and BNVK, stablecoin infrastructure providers.

- *X (formerly Twitter)*: Advancing stablecoin strategy through the X Money app, with potential integration with Stripe. Elon Musk's vision is to create an "everything app" that combines social media, payments, and commerce.

- *Uber*: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has expressed interest in using stablecoins for global transfers to reduce cross-border costs.

These developments are influenced by changes in the regulatory landscape in the US, with the GENIUS bill aiming to regulate stablecoins. However, amendments to the bill may restrict large technology companies like Meta, Amazon, and Google from issuing or holding stablecoins.