Walmart and Amazon looking into launching their own stablecoins as a way to potentially reduce billions of dollars in credit transaction fees. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency pegged to another commodity, often the U.S. dollar. By using these cryptocurrencies as customer payment options, these retailers can bypass the need for traditional banks and credit card providers thereby saving on fees. The move is dependent on the US Senate passing a bill that establishes the framework for issuing stablecoins.
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