According to @WatcherGuru, YouTube now allows U.S. creators to receive payouts in crypto stablecoins. According to @WatcherGuru, the announcement references stablecoin payouts but does not specify which stablecoins or payment providers are supported. According to @WatcherGuru, the scope is limited to U.S. creators and functions as a new stablecoin payout option within YouTube’s payments.

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.