Pornhub Shifts Creator Payouts to USDC from USDT

Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content platforms, has transitioned its creator and model payout system from Tether's USDT to Circle's USDC stablecoin, effective immediately for new payments. The change, announced in an email to content creators on April 21, requires users to update their wallet details by June 1 to avoid disruptions in earnings. The move prioritizes regulatory compliance in the European Union and enhanced payment stability for a global network of creators.

The platform described USDC in the email as a fully backed, MiCA-compliant and regulated stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar and operating on the ERC-20 network similarly to USDT. "This will make your payouts more reliable and provide a more secure option for your earnings," the email stated. USDT no longer appears on Pornhub's model program page, which now lists USDC alongside options like Paxum, Verge and Cosmo. While USDT remains accepted for some transactions on Ethereum and Tron networks, its role in creator payouts has ended, marking the conclusion of a prior infrastructure partnership with TronLink wallet.

This shift reflects Pornhub's evolving reliance on cryptocurrencies amid...