From Cointelegraph
June 13, 2025 6:11 am:

Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are considering issuing their own US dollar-backed stablecoins for customers, amid increasing regulatory clarity. While the companies have not confirmed the plans, the move could potentially redirect billions in cash flow from banking partners. Amazon recorded $638 billion in annual revenue in 2024, with e-commerce sales hitting $447 billion. Walmart’s global e-commerce sales exceeded $100 billion in 2023. Integrating stablecoin payment rails could lead to significant cost savings for these companies. Shopify is also set to introduce USDC payments for users by the end of 2025.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Walmart and Amazon Explore Stablecoins for Global E-Commerce Payments