US national debt has nearly doubled since 2010, increasing at a rate of almost $55,000 per second.

According to data from the US Department of the Treasury, US national debt has nearly doubled since 2010 and is currently growing at a rate of almost $55,000 per second. Although policy analysts believe that options like Venmo and PayPal have more symbolic significance, the Treasury's decision highlights the US government's search for new channels to bring attention to the size of the fiscal deficit - with voluntary donations likely playing a minimal role in addressing this issue.