Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed that the company is closely examining stablecoins as a potential payment option.

Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco on Thursday,

Khosrowshahi pointed to their ability to simplify cross-border transactions, cut costs, and boost efficiency across Uber’s international platform.

“We’re still in the study phase,” he said, noting that global companies like Uber stand to gain from lower cross-border payment costs.

While acknowledging differing opinions on bitcoin, Khosrowshahi described it as a “proven commodity” and emphasized that stablecoins provide real utility for businesses operating in multiple countries.

This highlights a growing trend among global companies to explore blockchain-based payment solutions as a way to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Khosrowshahi’s comments come amid wider efforts in the tech industry to assess how digital assets can support everyday transactions, particularly in sectors like ride-hailing and delivery, where seamless, low-cost payments are essential.