According to the source, Visa is piloting USDC payouts for creators and gig workers. USDC is a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle, Circle states. Visa has previously explored USDC settlement with partners as part of its stablecoin strategy, Visa has stated. USDC is widely used as a base asset on crypto exchanges and in DeFi, making payout adoption relevant to trading liquidity and pricing spreads, according to Circle.

According to The White House, the recently passed 'One Big Beautiful Bill' eliminates the IRS requirement for reporting Venmo, PayPal, and other gig economy transactions over $600, a rule previously criticized for burdening freelancers and small businesses (source: The White House Twitter, June 17, 2025). This repeal could drive more gig workers and freelancers toward traditional and crypto payment platforms, reducing compliance concerns and potentially increasing crypto adoption for peer-to-peer transactions. Traders should monitor for increased transaction volumes on crypto networks as gig workers seek alternative payment solutions.

According to OpenAI, SWE-Lancer task prices are aligned with real-world market values, implying that more complex tasks require higher compensation. This suggests a potential model for pricing in decentralized freelance markets, which could influence cryptocurrency trading strategies related to gig economy platforms that utilize blockchain technology.