A Faster, Cheaper Way to Pay
From Evolving Money by Coinbase, Bloomberg Media Studios
January 9, 2025 · 16 min · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolution of payments from cash to digital methods, highlighting the role of stablecoins like USDC in creating faster and cheaper transactions.
In the 1950s, a businessman, looking for a new way to settle his lunch tab, sparked a payments revolution and paved the way for today’s cashless economy. Now, the growing use of stablecoins like USDC is leading businesses and consumers to an era of digital payments that’s even faster and cheaper than a credit card.
Topics covered
- digital payments
- stablecoins
- cashless economy
- payment revolution
- financial technology
Keywords
- payments
- stablecoins
- USDC
- cashless economy
- financial innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Coinbase, Bloomberg Media Studios
Products: USDC
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