Uber CEO Claims it May Accept Crypto Payments Soon

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So, in some *very* casual chat, Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi mentioned that Uber might, just might, accept stablecoins as payment. But hold your horses — no Bitcoin love here, just stablecoins. He’s “interested” in them, which is code for “I’m not really sure, but I’ve gotta say something to sound cool.”

And guess what? This isn’t the first time he’s talked about Uber accepting crypto. Oh no, folks, this is a recurring theme. Khosrowshahi’s been dropping hints like this for years. But here’s the kicker: no one has any idea when (or if) it’ll actually happen. So, stay tuned — or don’t. Who knows?

Could Uber Accept Stablecoins? Maybe. Who’s Asking?

Let’s be real here. Uber, the app that’s like the taxi service of the future, keeps flirting with blockchain tech. They tried to roll out digital money before. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work. But hey, maybe this time will be different, right? Just kidding, probably not.

In his latest interview, Khosrowshahi told us he’s still “thinking about it,” and praised stablecoins like they’re the next best thing since sliced bread. He’s so into them, it’s almost romantic.

“We’re still in the study phase, but I think stablecoins are one of the more interesting instantiations of crypto that has a practical benefit other than crypto as a store of value. Stablecoins are quite promising, especially for global companies that are moving money around globally, to create a mechanism for us to reduce costs,” Khosrowshahi said. Sounds like a lot of fancy talk for “we’re just figuring it out.”

To make it clear: Khosrowshahi is *all about* stablecoins. He kind of rolled his eyes when Bitcoin was mentioned, as if to say, “Yeah, that’s cute, but no thanks.”

Here’s the thing: Uber’s doing pretty well this year, so jumping into Bitcoin could really shake things up. But stablecoins? Oh, they make sense. It’s like Uber, but with less volatility — kind of like the adult version of crypto.

But, again, this isn’t the first time Khosrowshahi’s made crypto promises. Back in 2022, he said Uber would accept crypto. Spoiler: nothing happened. So… what’s the real story here?

In typical fashion, Uber’s stock popped a little after the stablecoin interview, only to fall flat when the market remembered it’s Uber we’re talking about. Big surprise.

So, where do we stand? Nowhere. Uber’s got no solid commitments, no official roadmap, just a lot of “maybe someday.” But hey, in the world of tech giants, maybe someday is the best we’re gonna get.

Bottom line: Don’t hold your breath. Until Khosrowshahi stops “studying” and actually does something, Uber accepting stablecoins is just another tech CEO fantasy. Fingers crossed, right?

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2025-06-06 03:03