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What YouTube's PYUSD Payouts Mean for Mainstream Stablecoin Adoption – cover image
What YouTube's PYUSD Payouts Mean for Mainstream Stablecoin Adoption

YouTube's decision to offer creator payouts in PayPal USD (PYUSD) marks a practical inflection point for stablecoin use in mainstream payments. This article examines how PYUSD payouts work, implications for fiat rails and strategy, tax and merchant issues for creators, RWA/tokenization trends through 2026, and the key risks product and payments teams must manage.

Published at 2025-12-13 15:52:00
YouTube Lets Creators Receive PYUSD: What It Means for Stablecoin Payouts and Creator Payroll – cover image
YouTube Lets Creators Receive PYUSD: What It Means for Stablecoin Payouts and Creator Payroll

YouTube's move to let eligible U.S. creators receive payouts in PayPal's PYUSD signals a practical crack in mainstream stablecoin adoption. This article breaks down the mechanics, regulatory and tax implications, platform incentives, and realistic scenarios for broader on‑chain payroll.