YouTube has enabled US-based creators to receive earnings in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, marking one of the most prominent uses of regulated digital dollar tokens within a major technology platform. The feature follows PayPal’s rollout of PYUSD payouts for payment recipients earlier in the third quarter. PayPal’s head of crypto confirmed the capability is now active for eligible US creators.
The update reflects accelerating adoption of stablecoins as payment infrastructure, particularly after the GENIUS Act established a federal framework for their issuance and oversight. Large platforms typically adopt new settlement rails only once operational maturity, compliance readiness, and low-friction user experience are assured. PYUSD’s integration allows creators to access faster settlement while keeping custody and compliance flows within PayPal’s existing systems.
The move aligns with PayPal’s broader expansion of PYUSD, including plans to support additional networks and embed the token across merchant and mass-payout products. PYUSD’s market capitalization now exceeds $3 billion amid its growing availability across multiple blockchains.
