YouTube has changed! Officially announces support for paying salaries with stablecoins

Just last week, the global video giant YouTube quietly launched a feature that could change the industry rules: officially supporting settlement through PayPal’s USD stablecoin PYUSD.

Although this feature is currently limited to U.S. creators, the news has caused a stir in both the financial and content creation circles. This is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a “declaration of allegiance” from the traditional Internet (Web2) to the crypto world (Web3).

What happened on December 11?

According to a deep agreement between YouTube and PayPal, the incentive settlement process for creators has introduced a “miracle operation”:

Authentic traditional settlement: YouTube still pays out funds based on the original USD revenue share ratio, without touching any cryptocurrencies, perfectly avoiding regulatory pressure.

The backend magic of “PaiPai”: PayPal (commonly called “PaiPai” domestically) is integrated in the backend, automatically converting USD into its issued PYUSD stablecoin.

Instant到账 digital wallet: Creators can bypass complex cross-border bank clearing and receive PYUSD directly in their crypto wallets.

Why is this more important than you think?

Many ask: I have a bank card, why do I need to get paid in stablecoins?

For ordinary users and creators, this solves three major pain points:

Funds “freedom”: After receiving PYUSD, you can convert it back to USD for withdrawal at any time, transfer directly on-chain, or even exchange for Bitcoin or other assets, without waiting for layers of bank approval.

Efficiency “dimensionality reduction”: Traditional bank settlements may take 3-5 business days, while stablecoin transfers are “7x24 hours” real-time.

Cross-border “zero loss”: For creators with international business, stablecoins eliminate high intermediary fees and exchange rate fluctuation risks.

Industry trendsetter: Will more platforms follow?

YouTube’s move essentially sets a “compliance template” for all major platforms.

Social platform collective anxiety: Since YouTube can do it, platforms eager to transform into “all-in-one apps” like X ( (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, which is actively exploring global markets, are likely to prioritize “stablecoin settlement.” For these platforms with hundreds of millions of creators, whoever can offer a more flexible wallet will retain top creators.

“Civilianization” of cross-border payments: In the past, ordinary people faced high barriers to accessing stablecoins. Now, YouTube and PayPal have lowered that threshold to the ground. This “platform pays, users receive coins” model will quickly educate the public: stablecoins are not just for speculators; they are a more convenient form of electronic cash.

By 2025, the payment logic will change

YouTube’s launch of this feature in mid-December is more like a test for its global layout in 2026.

The most profound significance of this move is that it breaks down the towering wall between “fiat currency” and “digital assets.” When you realize that YouTube revenue shares can seamlessly flow into any global crypto wallet, the era of Web3 is no longer just a slogan but a tangible digital balance in your phone. )$PYR **$PYTH **