Wondering out loud..so, when are we going to have a micro-payment standard? i.e. I want to read content on any content provider without having to jump through c

Wondering out loud..so, when are we going to have a micro-payment standard? i.e. I want to read content on any content provider without having to jump through cumbersome hoops? I wonder if Rupert Murdoch has been approached by Facebook or anyone..?