Odaily News Apple, X, Airbnb and Google are all in preliminary talks with cryptocurrency companies about integrating stablecoins, according to people familiar with the matter. These companies see the adoption of stablecoins as a means to reduce transaction costs and optimize cross-border payments. Apple, X, Airbnb and Google are not the only large technology companies exploring stablecoins. Other companies include Meta, which is turning to the payment technology again after its previous ambitious attempt failed due to strong regulatory opposition. (Fortune)